Add 3/54 and 72/96
3/54 + 72/96 is 29/36.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 9/96 × 9 = 648/864 - Add the two like fractions:
48/864 + 648/864 = 48 + 648/864 = 696/864 - 696/864 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 3/54 + 72/96 = 29/36
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