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Add 42/54 and 90/96

42/54 + 90/96 is 247/144.

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,
    42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    90/96 = 90 × 9/96 × 9 = 810/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/864 + 810/864 = 672 + 810/864 = 1482/864
  5. 1482/864 simplified gives 247/144
  6. So, 42/54 + 90/96 = 247/144
    In mixed form: 1103/144

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