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Add 3/96 and 5/54

3/96 + 5/54 is 107/864.

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,
    3/96 = 3 × 9/96 × 9 = 27/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/864 + 80/864 = 27 + 80/864 = 107/864
  5. So, 3/96 + 5/54 = 107/864

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