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Add 54/36 and 60/96

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 60/96

54/36 + 60/96 is 17/8.

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,
    60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/288 + 180/288 = 432 + 180/288 = 612/288
  5. 612/288 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 54/36 + 60/96 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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