Add 54/10 and 90/96
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 90/96
54/10 + 90/96 is 507/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
54/10 = 54 × 48/10 × 48 = 2592/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/480 + 450/480 = 2592 + 450/480 = 3042/480 - 3042/480 simplified gives 507/80
- So, 54/10 + 90/96 = 507/80
In mixed form: 627/80
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