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Add 12/5 and 96/54

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 42/54

12/5 + 96/54 is 188/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    12/5 = 12 × 54/5 × 54 = 648/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    96/54 = 96 × 5/54 × 5 = 480/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/270 + 480/270 = 648 + 480/270 = 1128/270
  5. 1128/270 simplified gives 188/45
  6. So, 12/5 + 96/54 = 188/45
    In mixed form: 48/45

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