Add 5/54 and 84/96
5/54 + 84/96 is 209/216.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
84/96 = 84 × 9/96 × 9 = 756/864 - Add the two like fractions:
80/864 + 756/864 = 80 + 756/864 = 836/864 - 836/864 simplified gives 209/216
- So, 5/54 + 84/96 = 209/216
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