Add 35/54 and 84/96
35/54 + 84/96 is 329/216.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
84/96 = 84 × 9/96 × 9 = 756/864 - Add the two like fractions:
560/864 + 756/864 = 560 + 756/864 = 1316/864 - 1316/864 simplified gives 329/216
- So, 35/54 + 84/96 = 329/216
In mixed form: 1113/216
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