Add 90/72 and 45/96
1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 45/96
90/72 + 45/96 is 55/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
90/72 = 90 × 4/72 × 4 = 360/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288 - Add the two like fractions:
360/288 + 135/288 = 360 + 135/288 = 495/288 - 495/288 simplified gives 55/32
- So, 90/72 + 45/96 = 55/32
In mixed form: 123/32
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