Add 96/90 and 2/75
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 2/75
96/90 + 2/75 is 82/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
96/90 = 96 × 5/90 × 5 = 480/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Add the two like fractions:
480/450 + 12/450 = 480 + 12/450 = 492/450 - 492/450 simplified gives 82/75
- So, 96/90 + 2/75 = 82/75
In mixed form: 17/75
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