Add 8/12 and 90/96
8/12 + 90/96 is 77/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
64/96 + 90/96 = 64 + 90/96 = 154/96 - 154/96 simplified gives 77/48
- So, 8/12 + 90/96 = 77/48
In mixed form: 129/48
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