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Add 54/3 and 60/96

1^st number: 18 0/3, 2^nd number: 60/96

54/3 + 60/96 is 149/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   54/3 = 54 × 32/3 × 32 = 1728/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   60/96 = 60 × 1/96 × 1 = 60/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/96 + 60/96 = 1728 + 60/96 = 1788/96
5. 1788/96 simplified gives 149/8
6. So, 54/3 + 60/96 = 149/8
   In mixed form: 185/8

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