Add 54/96 and 18/84
54/96 + 18/84 is 87/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 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 84 × 8 = 672,
18/84 = 18 × 8/84 × 8 = 144/672 - Add the two like fractions:
378/672 + 144/672 = 378 + 144/672 = 522/672 - 522/672 simplified gives 87/112
- So, 54/96 + 18/84 = 87/112
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