Add 9/90 and 5/96
9/90 + 5/96 is 73/480.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 16/90 × 16 = 144/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
5/96 = 5 × 15/96 × 15 = 75/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1440 + 75/1440 = 144 + 75/1440 = 219/1440 - 219/1440 simplified gives 73/480
- So, 9/90 + 5/96 = 73/480
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