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Add 5/96 and 10/54

5/96 + 10/54 is 205/864.

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,
    5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/864 + 160/864 = 45 + 160/864 = 205/864
  5. So, 5/96 + 10/54 = 205/864

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