Add 90/84 and 75/96, Solve 1 6/84 + 75/96 as a fraction

Add 90/84 and 75/96

1^st number: 1 6/84, 2^nd number: 75/96

90/84 + 75/96 is 415/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
90/84 = 90 × 8/84 × 8 = 720/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672
Add the two like fractions:
720/672 + 525/672 = 720 + 525/672 = 1245/672
1245/672 simplified gives 415/224
So, 90/84 + 75/96 = 415/224
In mixed form: 1191/224

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