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Add 2/96 and 1/54

2/96 + 1/54 is 17/432.

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,
    2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    1/54 = 1 × 16/54 × 16 = 16/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/864 + 16/864 = 18 + 16/864 = 34/864
  5. 34/864 simplified gives 17/432
  6. So, 2/96 + 1/54 = 17/432

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