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Add 90/28 and 45/96

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 45/96

90/28 + 45/96 is 825/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    90/28 = 90 × 24/28 × 24 = 2160/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/672 + 315/672 = 2160 + 315/672 = 2475/672
  5. 2475/672 simplified gives 825/224
  6. So, 90/28 + 45/96 = 825/224
    In mixed form: 3153/224

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