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Add 54/3 and 90/96

1^st number: 18 0/3, 2^nd number: 90/96

54/3 + 90/96 is 303/16.

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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,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/96 + 90/96 = 1728 + 90/96 = 1818/96
5. 1818/96 simplified gives 303/16
6. So, 54/3 + 90/96 = 303/16
   In mixed form: 1815/16

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