Add 54/72 and 40/96
54/72 + 40/96 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
54/72 = 54 × 4/72 × 4 = 216/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
40/96 = 40 × 3/96 × 3 = 120/288 - Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 120/288 = 216 + 120/288 = 336/288 - 336/288 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 54/72 + 40/96 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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