Add 54/96 and 1/12
54/96 + 1/12 is 31/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
1/12 = 1 × 8/12 × 8 = 8/96 - Add the two like fractions:
54/96 + 8/96 = 54 + 8/96 = 62/96 - 62/96 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 54/96 + 1/12 = 31/48
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