Add 96/54 and 7/48
1st number: 1 42/54, 2nd number: 7/48
96/54 + 7/48 is 277/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
96/54 = 96 × 8/54 × 8 = 768/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432 - Add the two like fractions:
768/432 + 63/432 = 768 + 63/432 = 831/432 - 831/432 simplified gives 277/144
- So, 96/54 + 7/48 = 277/144
In mixed form: 1133/144
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