Add 15/54 and 90/96
15/54 + 90/96 is 175/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
90/96 = 90 × 9/96 × 9 = 810/864 - Add the two like fractions:
240/864 + 810/864 = 240 + 810/864 = 1050/864 - 1050/864 simplified gives 175/144
- So, 15/54 + 90/96 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144
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