Add 54/72 and 90/96
54/72 + 90/96 is 27/16.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 3/96 × 3 = 270/288 - Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 270/288 = 216 + 270/288 = 486/288 - 486/288 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 54/72 + 90/96 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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