Add 90/36 and 45/96
1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 45/96
90/36 + 45/96 is 95/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
90/36 = 90 × 8/36 × 8 = 720/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288 - Add the two like fractions:
720/288 + 135/288 = 720 + 135/288 = 855/288 - 855/288 simplified gives 95/32
- So, 90/36 + 45/96 = 95/32
In mixed form: 231/32
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