Add 5/54 and 7/96
5/54 + 7/96 is 143/864.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
7/96 = 7 × 9/96 × 9 = 63/864 - Add the two like fractions:
80/864 + 63/864 = 80 + 63/864 = 143/864 - So, 5/54 + 7/96 = 143/864
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