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Add 90/72 and 81/96

1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 81/96

90/72 + 81/96 is 67/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    90/72 = 90 × 4/72 × 4 = 360/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    81/96 = 81 × 3/96 × 3 = 243/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/288 + 243/288 = 360 + 243/288 = 603/288
  5. 603/288 simplified gives 67/32
  6. So, 90/72 + 81/96 = 67/32
    In mixed form: 23/32

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