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Add 96/24 and 14/90

1st number: 4 0/24, 2nd number: 14/90

96/24 + 14/90 is 187/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    96/24 = 96 × 15/24 × 15 = 1440/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/360 + 56/360 = 1440 + 56/360 = 1496/360
  5. 1496/360 simplified gives 187/45
  6. So, 96/24 + 14/90 = 187/45
    In mixed form: 47/45

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