Add 2/96 and 60/54
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 6/54
2/96 + 60/54 is 163/144.
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,
60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864 - Add the two like fractions:
18/864 + 960/864 = 18 + 960/864 = 978/864 - 978/864 simplified gives 163/144
- So, 2/96 + 60/54 = 163/144
In mixed form: 119/144
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