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Add 54/21 and 30/96

1^st number: 2 12/21, 2^nd number: 30/96

54/21 + 30/96 is 323/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   54/21 = 54 × 32/21 × 32 = 1728/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/672 + 210/672 = 1728 + 210/672 = 1938/672
5. 1938/672 simplified gives 323/112
6. So, 54/21 + 30/96 = 323/112
   In mixed form: 299/112

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