Add 30/96 and 5/54
30/96 + 5/54 is 175/432.
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,
30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Add the two like fractions:
270/864 + 80/864 = 270 + 80/864 = 350/864 - 350/864 simplified gives 175/432
- So, 30/96 + 5/54 = 175/432
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/96+5/54 30/96+10/54 90/96+5/54 30/96+15/54 30/96+25/54 30/96+35/54