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Add 35/2 and 54/96

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 54/96

35/2 + 54/96 is 289/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   35/2 = 35 × 48/2 × 48 = 1680/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/96 + 54/96 = 1680 + 54/96 = 1734/96
5. 1734/96 simplified gives 289/16
6. So, 35/2 + 54/96 = 289/16
   In mixed form: 181/16

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