Add 3/6 and 54/96
3/6 + 54/96 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 54/96 = 48 + 54/96 = 102/96 - 102/96 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 3/6 + 54/96 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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