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Add 2/54 and 1/96

2/54 + 1/96 is 41/864.

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,
    2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    1/96 = 1 × 9/96 × 9 = 9/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/864 + 9/864 = 32 + 9/864 = 41/864
  5. So, 2/54 + 1/96 = 41/864

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