Add 90/28 and 15/96
1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 15/96
90/28 + 15/96 is 755/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
90/28 = 90 × 24/28 × 24 = 2160/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
15/96 = 15 × 7/96 × 7 = 105/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/672 + 105/672 = 2160 + 105/672 = 2265/672 - 2265/672 simplified gives 755/224
- So, 90/28 + 15/96 = 755/224
In mixed form: 383/224
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