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Add 42/96 and 7/54

42/96 + 7/54 is 245/432.

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,
    42/96 = 42 × 9/96 × 9 = 378/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    7/54 = 7 × 16/54 × 16 = 112/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/864 + 112/864 = 378 + 112/864 = 490/864
  5. 490/864 simplified gives 245/432
  6. So, 42/96 + 7/54 = 245/432

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