Add 54/60 and 10/96
54/60 + 10/96 is 241/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
54/60 = 54 × 8/60 × 8 = 432/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Add the two like fractions:
432/480 + 50/480 = 432 + 50/480 = 482/480 - 482/480 simplified gives 241/240
- So, 54/60 + 10/96 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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