Add 96/2 and 5/90
1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 5/90
96/2 + 5/90 is 865/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
96/2 = 96 × 45/2 × 45 = 4320/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/90 + 5/90 = 4320 + 5/90 = 4325/90 - 4325/90 simplified gives 865/18
- So, 96/2 + 5/90 = 865/18
In mixed form: 481/18
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