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Add 50/96 and 4/54

50/96 + 4/54 is 257/432.

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,
    50/96 = 50 × 9/96 × 9 = 450/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    4/54 = 4 × 16/54 × 16 = 64/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/864 + 64/864 = 450 + 64/864 = 514/864
  5. 514/864 simplified gives 257/432
  6. So, 50/96 + 4/54 = 257/432

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