Add 7/12 and 90/96
7/12 + 90/96 is 73/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
7/12 = 7 × 8/12 × 8 = 56/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
56/96 + 90/96 = 56 + 90/96 = 146/96 - 146/96 simplified gives 73/48
- So, 7/12 + 90/96 = 73/48
In mixed form: 125/48
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