Add 54/96 and 40/48
54/96 + 40/48 is 67/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 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 48 × 2 = 96,
40/48 = 40 × 2/48 × 2 = 80/96 - Add the two like fractions:
54/96 + 80/96 = 54 + 80/96 = 134/96 - 134/96 simplified gives 67/48
- So, 54/96 + 40/48 = 67/48
In mixed form: 119/48
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