Add 54/84 and 60/96
54/84 + 60/96 is 71/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
54/84 = 54 × 8/84 × 8 = 432/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
60/96 = 60 × 7/96 × 7 = 420/672 - Add the two like fractions:
432/672 + 420/672 = 432 + 420/672 = 852/672 - 852/672 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 54/84 + 60/96 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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