Add 90/96 and 3/45
90/96 + 3/45 is 241/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
90/96 = 90 × 15/96 × 15 = 1350/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/1440 + 96/1440 = 1350 + 96/1440 = 1446/1440 - 1446/1440 simplified gives 241/240
- So, 90/96 + 3/45 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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