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Add 20/96 and 45/54

20/96 + 45/54 is 25/24.

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,
    20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    45/54 = 45 × 16/54 × 16 = 720/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/864 + 720/864 = 180 + 720/864 = 900/864
  5. 900/864 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 20/96 + 45/54 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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