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Add 36/20 and 54/96

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 54/96

36/20 + 54/96 is 189/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   36/20 = 36 × 24/20 × 24 = 864/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   54/96 = 54 × 5/96 × 5 = 270/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/480 + 270/480 = 864 + 270/480 = 1134/480
5. 1134/480 simplified gives 189/80
6. So, 36/20 + 54/96 = 189/80
   In mixed form: 229/80

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