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Add 2/96 and 3/54

2/96 + 3/54 is 11/144.

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,
    3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/864 + 48/864 = 18 + 48/864 = 66/864
  5. 66/864 simplified gives 11/144
  6. So, 2/96 + 3/54 = 11/144

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