Add 5/8 and 90/96
5/8 + 90/96 is 25/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
5/8 = 5 × 12/8 × 12 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
60/96 + 90/96 = 60 + 90/96 = 150/96 - 150/96 simplified gives 25/16
- So, 5/8 + 90/96 = 25/16
In mixed form: 19/16
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