Add 54/96 and 20/18
1st number: 54/96, 2nd number: 1 2/18
54/96 + 20/18 is 241/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
54/96 = 54 × 3/96 × 3 = 162/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288 - Add the two like fractions:
162/288 + 320/288 = 162 + 320/288 = 482/288 - 482/288 simplified gives 241/144
- So, 54/96 + 20/18 = 241/144
In mixed form: 197/144
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