Add 96/90 and 14/36
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 14/36
96/90 + 14/36 is 131/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 70/180 = 192 + 70/180 = 262/180 - 262/180 simplified gives 131/90
- So, 96/90 + 14/36 = 131/90
In mixed form: 141/90
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