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Add 14/54 and 90/96

14/54 + 90/96 is 517/432.

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,
    14/54 = 14 × 16/54 × 16 = 224/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    90/96 = 90 × 9/96 × 9 = 810/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/864 + 810/864 = 224 + 810/864 = 1034/864
  5. 1034/864 simplified gives 517/432
  6. So, 14/54 + 90/96 = 517/432
    In mixed form: 185/432

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