Add 2/96 and 45/54
2/96 + 45/54 is 41/48.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
45/54 = 45 × 16/54 × 16 = 720/864 - Add the two like fractions:
18/864 + 720/864 = 18 + 720/864 = 738/864 - 738/864 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 2/96 + 45/54 = 41/48
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