Add 5/96 and 2/54
5/96 + 2/54 is 77/864.
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,
5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864 - Add the two like fractions:
45/864 + 32/864 = 45 + 32/864 = 77/864 - So, 5/96 + 2/54 = 77/864
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