Add 70/96 and 10/90
70/96 + 10/90 is 121/144.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 15/96 × 15 = 1050/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
10/90 = 10 × 16/90 × 16 = 160/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1440 + 160/1440 = 1050 + 160/1440 = 1210/1440 - 1210/1440 simplified gives 121/144
- So, 70/96 + 10/90 = 121/144
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