Add 90/10 and 90/96
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 90/96
90/10 + 90/96 is 159/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
90/10 = 90 × 48/10 × 48 = 4320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/480 + 450/480 = 4320 + 450/480 = 4770/480 - 4770/480 simplified gives 159/16
- So, 90/10 + 90/96 = 159/16
In mixed form: 915/16
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