Add 45/96 and 49/90
45/96 + 49/90 is 1459/1440.
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,
45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
49/90 = 49 × 16/90 × 16 = 784/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 784/1440 = 675 + 784/1440 = 1459/1440 - So, 45/96 + 49/90 = 1459/1440
In mixed form: 119/1440
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