Add 96/60 and 1/90
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 1/90
96/60 + 1/90 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 2/180 = 288 + 2/180 = 290/180 - 290/180 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 96/60 + 1/90 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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