Add 18/54 and 90/96
18/54 + 90/96 is 61/48.
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,
18/54 = 18 × 16/54 × 16 = 288/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
90/96 = 90 × 9/96 × 9 = 810/864 - Add the two like fractions:
288/864 + 810/864 = 288 + 810/864 = 1098/864 - 1098/864 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 18/54 + 90/96 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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