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Add 35/96 and 12/54

35/96 + 12/54 is 169/288.

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,
    35/96 = 35 × 9/96 × 9 = 315/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    12/54 = 12 × 16/54 × 16 = 192/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/864 + 192/864 = 315 + 192/864 = 507/864
  5. 507/864 simplified gives 169/288
  6. So, 35/96 + 12/54 = 169/288

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