Add 54/84 and 80/96
54/84 + 80/96 is 31/21.
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,
80/96 = 80 × 7/96 × 7 = 560/672 - Add the two like fractions:
432/672 + 560/672 = 432 + 560/672 = 992/672 - 992/672 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 54/84 + 80/96 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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