Add 2/54 and 2/96
2/54 + 2/96 is 25/432.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864 - Add the two like fractions:
32/864 + 18/864 = 32 + 18/864 = 50/864 - 50/864 simplified gives 25/432
- So, 2/54 + 2/96 = 25/432
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