Add 20/96 and 45/54
20/96 + 45/54 is 25/24.
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,
45/54 = 45 × 16/54 × 16 = 720/864 - Add the two like fractions:
180/864 + 720/864 = 180 + 720/864 = 900/864 - 900/864 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 20/96 + 45/54 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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