Add 96/45 and 8/54
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 8/54
96/45 + 8/54 is 308/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
96/45 = 96 × 6/45 × 6 = 576/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Add the two like fractions:
576/270 + 40/270 = 576 + 40/270 = 616/270 - 616/270 simplified gives 308/135
- So, 96/45 + 8/54 = 308/135
In mixed form: 238/135
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