Add 24/96 and 3/54
24/96 + 3/54 is 11/36.
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,
24/96 = 24 × 9/96 × 9 = 216/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864 - Add the two like fractions:
216/864 + 48/864 = 216 + 48/864 = 264/864 - 264/864 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 24/96 + 3/54 = 11/36
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