Add 96/18 and 7/90
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 7/90
96/18 + 7/90 is 487/90.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 7/90 = 480 + 7/90 = 487/90 - So, 96/18 + 7/90 = 487/90
In mixed form: 537/90
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