Add 54/96 and 6/56
54/96 + 6/56 is 75/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 56 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 56 × 12 = 672,
6/56 = 6 × 12/56 × 12 = 72/672 - Add the two like fractions:
378/672 + 72/672 = 378 + 72/672 = 450/672 - 450/672 simplified gives 75/112
- So, 54/96 + 6/56 = 75/112
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