Add 75/90 and 90/96
75/90 + 90/96 is 85/48.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 15/96 × 15 = 1350/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/1440 + 1350/1440 = 1200 + 1350/1440 = 2550/1440 - 2550/1440 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 75/90 + 90/96 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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