Add 96/75 and 16/90
1st number: 1 21/75, 2nd number: 16/90
96/75 + 16/90 is 328/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
96/75 = 96 × 6/75 × 6 = 576/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450 - Add the two like fractions:
576/450 + 80/450 = 576 + 80/450 = 656/450 - 656/450 simplified gives 328/225
- So, 96/75 + 16/90 = 328/225
In mixed form: 1103/225
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