Add 54/60 and 90/96
54/60 + 90/96 is 147/80.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Add the two like fractions:
432/480 + 450/480 = 432 + 450/480 = 882/480 - 882/480 simplified gives 147/80
- So, 54/60 + 90/96 = 147/80
In mixed form: 167/80
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