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Add 54/36 and 10/96

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 10/96

54/36 + 10/96 is 77/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   54/36 = 54 × 8/36 × 8 = 432/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/288 + 30/288 = 432 + 30/288 = 462/288
5. 462/288 simplified gives 77/48
6. So, 54/36 + 10/96 = 77/48
   In mixed form: 129/48

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