Add 5/90 and 12/96
5/90 + 12/96 is 13/72.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
80/1440 + 180/1440 = 80 + 180/1440 = 260/1440 - 260/1440 simplified gives 13/72
- So, 5/90 + 12/96 = 13/72
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