Add 8/36 and 90/96
8/36 + 90/96 is 167/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
8/36 = 8 × 8/36 × 8 = 64/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 270/288 = 64 + 270/288 = 334/288 - 334/288 simplified gives 167/144
- So, 8/36 + 90/96 = 167/144
In mixed form: 123/144
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