Add 3/54 and 18/96
3/54 + 18/96 is 35/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
18/96 = 18 × 9/96 × 9 = 162/864 - Add the two like fractions:
48/864 + 162/864 = 48 + 162/864 = 210/864 - 210/864 simplified gives 35/144
- So, 3/54 + 18/96 = 35/144
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