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Add 7/96 and 28/90

7/96 + 28/90 is 553/1440.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    7/96 = 7 × 15/96 × 15 = 105/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    28/90 = 28 × 16/90 × 16 = 448/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1440 + 448/1440 = 105 + 448/1440 = 553/1440
  5. So, 7/96 + 28/90 = 553/1440

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