Add 90/75 and 70/96
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 70/96
90/75 + 70/96 is 463/240.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/2400 + 1750/2400 = 2880 + 1750/2400 = 4630/2400 - 4630/2400 simplified gives 463/240
- So, 90/75 + 70/96 = 463/240
In mixed form: 1223/240
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