Add 5/4 and 96/90
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 6/90
5/4 + 96/90 is 139/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 192/180 = 225 + 192/180 = 417/180 - 417/180 simplified gives 139/60
- So, 5/4 + 96/90 = 139/60
In mixed form: 219/60
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