Add 96/15 and 32/54
1st number: 6 6/15, 2nd number: 32/54
96/15 + 32/54 is 944/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
96/15 = 96 × 18/15 × 18 = 1728/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/270 + 160/270 = 1728 + 160/270 = 1888/270 - 1888/270 simplified gives 944/135
- So, 96/15 + 32/54 = 944/135
In mixed form: 6134/135
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