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Add 54/96 and 45/35

1st number: 54/96, 2nd number: 1 10/35

54/96 + 45/35 is 207/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    54/96 = 54 × 35/96 × 35 = 1890/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    45/35 = 45 × 96/35 × 96 = 4320/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/3360 + 4320/3360 = 1890 + 4320/3360 = 6210/3360
  5. 6210/3360 simplified gives 207/112
  6. So, 54/96 + 45/35 = 207/112
    In mixed form: 195/112

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