Add 56/54 and 9/96
1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 9/96
56/54 + 9/96 is 977/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
56/54 = 56 × 16/54 × 16 = 896/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
9/96 = 9 × 9/96 × 9 = 81/864 - Add the two like fractions:
896/864 + 81/864 = 896 + 81/864 = 977/864 - So, 56/54 + 9/96 = 977/864
In mixed form: 1113/864
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