Add 96/18 and 3/90
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 3/90
96/18 + 3/90 is 161/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
96/18 = 96 × 5/18 × 5 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 3/90 = 480 + 3/90 = 483/90 - 483/90 simplified gives 161/30
- So, 96/18 + 3/90 = 161/30
In mixed form: 511/30
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