Add 96/90 and 16/18
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 16/18
96/90 + 16/18 is 88/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
96/90 = 96 × 1/90 × 1 = 96/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
96/90 + 80/90 = 96 + 80/90 = 176/90 - 176/90 simplified gives 88/45
- So, 96/90 + 16/18 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45
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