Add 20/96 and 10/54
20/96 + 10/54 is 85/216.
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,
20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864 - Add the two like fractions:
180/864 + 160/864 = 180 + 160/864 = 340/864 - 340/864 simplified gives 85/216
- So, 20/96 + 10/54 = 85/216
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