Add 90/96 and 50/81
90/96 + 50/81 is 2015/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
90/96 = 90 × 27/96 × 27 = 2430/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
50/81 = 50 × 32/81 × 32 = 1600/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2592 + 1600/2592 = 2430 + 1600/2592 = 4030/2592 - 4030/2592 simplified gives 2015/1296
- So, 90/96 + 50/81 = 2015/1296
In mixed form: 1719/1296
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