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Add 30/96 and 45/54

30/96 + 45/54 is 55/48.

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,
    30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    45/54 = 45 × 16/54 × 16 = 720/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/864 + 720/864 = 270 + 720/864 = 990/864
  5. 990/864 simplified gives 55/48
  6. So, 30/96 + 45/54 = 55/48
    In mixed form: 17/48

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