Add 12/96 and 50/54
12/96 + 50/54 is 227/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864 - Add the two like fractions:
108/864 + 800/864 = 108 + 800/864 = 908/864 - 908/864 simplified gives 227/216
- So, 12/96 + 50/54 = 227/216
In mixed form: 111/216
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