Add 40/96 and 5/54
40/96 + 5/54 is 55/108.
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,
40/96 = 40 × 9/96 × 9 = 360/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Add the two like fractions:
360/864 + 80/864 = 360 + 80/864 = 440/864 - 440/864 simplified gives 55/108
- So, 40/96 + 5/54 = 55/108
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/96+5/54 40/96+10/54 40/96+15/54 40/96+25/54 40/96+35/54