Add 96/90 and 49/20
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 2 9/20
96/90 + 49/20 is 211/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 441/180 = 192 + 441/180 = 633/180 - 633/180 simplified gives 211/60
- So, 96/90 + 49/20 = 211/60
In mixed form: 331/60
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