Add 54/20 and 1/96
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 1/96
54/20 + 1/96 is 1301/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
54/20 = 54 × 24/20 × 24 = 1296/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/480 + 5/480 = 1296 + 5/480 = 1301/480 - So, 54/20 + 1/96 = 1301/480
In mixed form: 2341/480
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