Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 96/90 and 75/30

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 2 15/30

96/90 + 75/30 is 107/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    96/90 = 96 × 1/90 × 1 = 96/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    75/30 = 75 × 3/30 × 3 = 225/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/90 + 225/90 = 96 + 225/90 = 321/90
  5. 321/90 simplified gives 107/30
  6. So, 96/90 + 75/30 = 107/30
    In mixed form: 317/30

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com