Add 54/96 and 18/56
54/96 + 18/56 is 99/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
18/56 = 18 × 12/56 × 12 = 216/672 - Add the two like fractions:
378/672 + 216/672 = 378 + 216/672 = 594/672 - 594/672 simplified gives 99/112
- So, 54/96 + 18/56 = 99/112
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