Add 42/96 and 56/90
42/96 + 56/90 is 763/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
42/96 = 42 × 15/96 × 15 = 630/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
56/90 = 56 × 16/90 × 16 = 896/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1440 + 896/1440 = 630 + 896/1440 = 1526/1440 - 1526/1440 simplified gives 763/720
- So, 42/96 + 56/90 = 763/720
In mixed form: 143/720
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