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Add 10/54 and 12/96

10/54 + 12/96 is 67/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/864 + 108/864 = 160 + 108/864 = 268/864
  5. 268/864 simplified gives 67/216
  6. So, 10/54 + 12/96 = 67/216

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