Add 96/10 and 12/54
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 12/54
96/10 + 12/54 is 442/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
96/10 = 96 × 27/10 × 27 = 2592/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/270 + 60/270 = 2592 + 60/270 = 2652/270 - 2652/270 simplified gives 442/45
- So, 96/10 + 12/54 = 442/45
In mixed form: 937/45
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