Add 49/90 and 90/96
49/90 + 90/96 is 1067/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
49/90 = 49 × 16/90 × 16 = 784/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
90/96 = 90 × 15/96 × 15 = 1350/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
784/1440 + 1350/1440 = 784 + 1350/1440 = 2134/1440 - 2134/1440 simplified gives 1067/720
- So, 49/90 + 90/96 = 1067/720
In mixed form: 1347/720
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