Add 20/96 and 5/54
20/96 + 5/54 is 65/216.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Add the two like fractions:
180/864 + 80/864 = 180 + 80/864 = 260/864 - 260/864 simplified gives 65/216
- So, 20/96 + 5/54 = 65/216
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