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Add 54/20 and 10/96

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 10/96

54/20 + 10/96 is 673/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    54/20 = 54 × 24/20 × 24 = 1296/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/480 + 50/480 = 1296 + 50/480 = 1346/480
  5. 1346/480 simplified gives 673/240
  6. So, 54/20 + 10/96 = 673/240
    In mixed form: 2193/240

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