Add 3/54 and 96/10
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 9 6/10
3/54 + 96/10 is 869/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
96/10 = 96 × 27/10 × 27 = 2592/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 2592/270 = 15 + 2592/270 = 2607/270 - 2607/270 simplified gives 869/90
- So, 3/54 + 96/10 = 869/90
In mixed form: 959/90
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