Add 90/96 and 5/15
90/96 + 5/15 is 61/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 15 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 15 × 32 = 480,
5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480 - Add the two like fractions:
450/480 + 160/480 = 450 + 160/480 = 610/480 - 610/480 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 90/96 + 5/15 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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