Add 96/90 and 45/60
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 45/60
96/90 + 45/60 is 109/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 135/180 = 192 + 135/180 = 327/180 - 327/180 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 96/90 + 45/60 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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