Add 60/96 and 6/54
60/96 + 6/54 is 53/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
60/96 = 60 × 9/96 × 9 = 540/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
6/54 = 6 × 16/54 × 16 = 96/864 - Add the two like fractions:
540/864 + 96/864 = 540 + 96/864 = 636/864 - 636/864 simplified gives 53/72
- So, 60/96 + 6/54 = 53/72
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