Answers

Add 96/90 and 42/12

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

96/90 + 42/12 is 137/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   96/90 = 96 × 2/90 × 2 = 192/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/180 + 630/180 = 192 + 630/180 = 822/180
5. 822/180 simplified gives 137/30
6. So, 96/90 + 42/12 = 137/30
   In mixed form: 417/30

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁶/₉₀+⁸⁴/₁₂ ⁹⁶/₉₀+⁴²/₂₄ ⁹⁶/₉₀+⁴²/₃₆ ⁹⁶/₉₀+⁴²/₆₀ ⁹⁶/₉₀+⁴²/₈₄

Add Fractions Calculator