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Add 54/45 and 10/96

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 10/96

54/45 + 10/96 is 313/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    54/45 = 54 × 32/45 × 32 = 1728/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    10/96 = 10 × 15/96 × 15 = 150/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/1440 + 150/1440 = 1728 + 150/1440 = 1878/1440
  5. 1878/1440 simplified gives 313/240
  6. So, 54/45 + 10/96 = 313/240
    In mixed form: 173/240

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