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Add 5/54 and 36/96

5/54 + 36/96 is 101/216.

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,
    5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    36/96 = 36 × 9/96 × 9 = 324/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/864 + 324/864 = 80 + 324/864 = 404/864
  5. 404/864 simplified gives 101/216
  6. So, 5/54 + 36/96 = 101/216

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