Add 96/90 and 10/16
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 10/16
96/90 + 10/16 is 203/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
768/720 + 450/720 = 768 + 450/720 = 1218/720 - 1218/720 simplified gives 203/120
- So, 96/90 + 10/16 = 203/120
In mixed form: 183/120
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