Add 6/96 and 80/90
6/96 + 80/90 is 137/144.
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,
6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
80/90 = 80 × 16/90 × 16 = 1280/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1440 + 1280/1440 = 90 + 1280/1440 = 1370/1440 - 1370/1440 simplified gives 137/144
- So, 6/96 + 80/90 = 137/144
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