Add 90/75 and 30/96
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 30/96
90/75 + 30/96 is 121/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
90/75 = 90 × 32/75 × 32 = 2880/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
30/96 = 30 × 25/96 × 25 = 750/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/2400 + 750/2400 = 2880 + 750/2400 = 3630/2400 - 3630/2400 simplified gives 121/80
- So, 90/75 + 30/96 = 121/80
In mixed form: 141/80
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