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Add 90/96 and 21/56

90/96 + 21/56 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 56 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    21/56 = 21 × 12/56 × 12 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/672 + 252/672 = 630 + 252/672 = 882/672
  5. 882/672 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 90/96 + 21/56 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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