Add 84/90 and 56/96
84/90 + 56/96 is 91/60.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
56/96 = 56 × 15/96 × 15 = 840/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1440 + 840/1440 = 1344 + 840/1440 = 2184/1440 - 2184/1440 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 84/90 + 56/96 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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