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Add 54/12 and 40/96

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 40/96

54/12 + 40/96 is 59/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   54/12 = 54 × 8/12 × 8 = 432/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/96 + 40/96 = 432 + 40/96 = 472/96
5. 472/96 simplified gives 59/12
6. So, 54/12 + 40/96 = 59/12
   In mixed form: 411/12

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