Add 54/6 and 90/96
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 90/96
54/6 + 90/96 is 159/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
54/6 = 54 × 16/6 × 16 = 864/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
864/96 + 90/96 = 864 + 90/96 = 954/96 - 954/96 simplified gives 159/16
- So, 54/6 + 90/96 = 159/16
In mixed form: 915/16
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