Add 75/90 and 63/96
75/90 + 63/96 is 143/96.
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,
75/90 = 75 × 16/90 × 16 = 1200/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
63/96 = 63 × 15/96 × 15 = 945/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/1440 + 945/1440 = 1200 + 945/1440 = 2145/1440 - 2145/1440 simplified gives 143/96
- So, 75/90 + 63/96 = 143/96
In mixed form: 147/96
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