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Add 3/54 and 54/96

3/54 + 54/96 is 89/144.

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,
    3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    54/96 = 54 × 9/96 × 9 = 486/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/864 + 486/864 = 48 + 486/864 = 534/864
  5. 534/864 simplified gives 89/144
  6. So, 3/54 + 54/96 = 89/144

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