Add 75/96 and 35/54, Solve 75/96 + 35/54 as a fraction

Add 75/96 and 35/54

75/96 + 35/54 is 1235/864.

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,
75/96 = 75 × 9/96 × 9 = 675/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
Add the two like fractions:
675/864 + 560/864 = 675 + 560/864 = 1235/864
So, 75/96 + 35/54 = 1235/864
In mixed form: 1371/864

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