Add 84/96 and 25/54
84/96 + 25/54 is 289/216.
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,
84/96 = 84 × 9/96 × 9 = 756/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
25/54 = 25 × 16/54 × 16 = 400/864 - Add the two like fractions:
756/864 + 400/864 = 756 + 400/864 = 1156/864 - 1156/864 simplified gives 289/216
- So, 84/96 + 25/54 = 289/216
In mixed form: 173/216
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