Add 96/90 and 49/96
1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 49/96
96/90 + 49/96 is 757/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
96/90 = 96 × 16/90 × 16 = 1536/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
49/96 = 49 × 15/96 × 15 = 735/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/1440 + 735/1440 = 1536 + 735/1440 = 2271/1440 - 2271/1440 simplified gives 757/480
- So, 96/90 + 49/96 = 757/480
In mixed form: 1277/480
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