Add 80/90 and 21/96
80/90 + 21/96 is 319/288.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 16/90 × 16 = 1280/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
21/96 = 21 × 15/96 × 15 = 315/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/1440 + 315/1440 = 1280 + 315/1440 = 1595/1440 - 1595/1440 simplified gives 319/288
- So, 80/90 + 21/96 = 319/288
In mixed form: 131/288
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