Add 54/24 and 80/96
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 80/96
54/24 + 80/96 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
54/24 = 54 × 4/24 × 4 = 216/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
80/96 = 80 × 1/96 × 1 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
216/96 + 80/96 = 216 + 80/96 = 296/96 - 296/96 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 54/24 + 80/96 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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