Add 96/54 and 6/15
1st number: 1 42/54, 2nd number: 6/15
96/54 + 6/15 is 98/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
96/54 = 96 × 5/54 × 5 = 480/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
6/15 = 6 × 18/15 × 18 = 108/270 - Add the two like fractions:
480/270 + 108/270 = 480 + 108/270 = 588/270 - 588/270 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 96/54 + 6/15 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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