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Add 4/54 and 4/96

4/54 + 4/96 is 25/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/864 + 36/864 = 64 + 36/864 = 100/864
  5. 100/864 simplified gives 25/216
  6. So, 4/54 + 4/96 = 25/216

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