Add 50/96 and 4/54
50/96 + 4/54 is 257/432.
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,
50/96 = 50 × 9/96 × 9 = 450/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864 - Add the two like fractions:
450/864 + 64/864 = 450 + 64/864 = 514/864 - 514/864 simplified gives 257/432
- So, 50/96 + 4/54 = 257/432
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