Add 54/96 and 20/32
54/96 + 20/32 is 19/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 32 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 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
54/96 + 60/96 = 54 + 60/96 = 114/96 - 114/96 simplified gives 19/16
- So, 54/96 + 20/32 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16
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