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Add 12/96 and 25/54

12/96 + 25/54 is 127/216.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    25/54 = 25 × 16/54 × 16 = 400/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/864 + 400/864 = 108 + 400/864 = 508/864
  5. 508/864 simplified gives 127/216
  6. So, 12/96 + 25/54 = 127/216

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