Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/864 + 960/864 = 18 + 960/864 = 978/864
  5. 978/864 simplified gives 163/144
  6. So, 2/96 + 60/54 = 163/144
    In mixed form: 119/144

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com