Add 84/96 and 7/54
84/96 + 7/54 is 217/216.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 16/54 × 16 = 112/864 - Add the two like fractions:
756/864 + 112/864 = 756 + 112/864 = 868/864 - 868/864 simplified gives 217/216
- So, 84/96 + 7/54 = 217/216
In mixed form: 11/216
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