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Add 96/14 and 80/90

1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 80/90

96/14 + 80/90 is 488/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    96/14 = 96 × 45/14 × 45 = 4320/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    80/90 = 80 × 7/90 × 7 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/630 + 560/630 = 4320 + 560/630 = 4880/630
  5. 4880/630 simplified gives 488/63
  6. So, 96/14 + 80/90 = 488/63
    In mixed form: 747/63

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