Add 75/96 and 25/90
75/96 + 25/90 is 305/288.
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,
75/96 = 75 × 15/96 × 15 = 1125/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
25/90 = 25 × 16/90 × 16 = 400/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1440 + 400/1440 = 1125 + 400/1440 = 1525/1440 - 1525/1440 simplified gives 305/288
- So, 75/96 + 25/90 = 305/288
In mixed form: 117/288
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