Add 90/96 and 15/16
90/96 + 15/16 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
15/16 = 15 × 6/16 × 6 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
90/96 + 90/96 = 90 + 90/96 = 180/96 - 180/96 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 90/96 + 15/16 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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