Add 96/8 and 98/90
1st number: 12 0/8, 2nd number: 1 8/90
96/8 + 98/90 is 589/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
96/8 = 96 × 45/8 × 45 = 4320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/360 + 392/360 = 4320 + 392/360 = 4712/360 - 4712/360 simplified gives 589/45
- So, 96/8 + 98/90 = 589/45
In mixed form: 134/45
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