Add 96/60 and 2/90
1st number: 1 36/60, 2nd number: 2/90
96/60 + 2/90 is 73/45.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 4/180 = 288 + 4/180 = 292/180 - 292/180 simplified gives 73/45
- So, 96/60 + 2/90 = 73/45
In mixed form: 128/45
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