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Add 96/30 and 14/90

1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 14/90

96/30 + 14/90 is 151/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    96/30 = 96 × 3/30 × 3 = 288/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/90 + 14/90 = 288 + 14/90 = 302/90
  5. 302/90 simplified gives 151/45
  6. So, 96/30 + 14/90 = 151/45
    In mixed form: 316/45

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