Add 98/96 and 27/90
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 27/90
98/96 + 27/90 is 317/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
98/96 = 98 × 15/96 × 15 = 1470/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
27/90 = 27 × 16/90 × 16 = 432/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1440 + 432/1440 = 1470 + 432/1440 = 1902/1440 - 1902/1440 simplified gives 317/240
- So, 98/96 + 27/90 = 317/240
In mixed form: 177/240
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