Add 90/96 and 3/20
90/96 + 3/20 is 87/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
3/20 = 3 × 24/20 × 24 = 72/480 - Add the two like fractions:
450/480 + 72/480 = 450 + 72/480 = 522/480 - 522/480 simplified gives 87/80
- So, 90/96 + 3/20 = 87/80
In mixed form: 17/80
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