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Add 80/90 and 42/96

80/90 + 42/96 is 191/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    80/90 = 80 × 16/90 × 16 = 1280/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    42/96 = 42 × 15/96 × 15 = 630/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/1440 + 630/1440 = 1280 + 630/1440 = 1910/1440
  5. 1910/1440 simplified gives 191/144
  6. So, 80/90 + 42/96 = 191/144
    In mixed form: 147/144

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