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Add 35/75 and 54/96

35/75 + 54/96 is 247/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   35/75 = 35 × 32/75 × 32 = 1120/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   54/96 = 54 × 25/96 × 25 = 1350/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/2400 + 1350/2400 = 1120 + 1350/2400 = 2470/2400
5. 2470/2400 simplified gives 247/240
6. So, 35/75 + 54/96 = 247/240
   In mixed form: 17/240

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