Add 96/28 and 40/90
1st number: 3 12/28, 2nd number: 40/90
96/28 + 40/90 is 244/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
96/28 = 96 × 45/28 × 45 = 4320/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
40/90 = 40 × 14/90 × 14 = 560/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/1260 + 560/1260 = 4320 + 560/1260 = 4880/1260 - 4880/1260 simplified gives 244/63
- So, 96/28 + 40/90 = 244/63
In mixed form: 355/63
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