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Add 54/24 and 40/96

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 40/96

54/24 + 40/96 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    54/24 = 54 × 4/24 × 4 = 216/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/96 + 40/96 = 216 + 40/96 = 256/96
  5. 256/96 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 54/24 + 40/96 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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