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Add 54/50 and 70/96

1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 70/96

54/50 + 70/96 is 2171/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    54/50 = 54 × 48/50 × 48 = 2592/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    70/96 = 70 × 25/96 × 25 = 1750/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/2400 + 1750/2400 = 2592 + 1750/2400 = 4342/2400
  5. 4342/2400 simplified gives 2171/1200
  6. So, 54/50 + 70/96 = 2171/1200
    In mixed form: 1971/1200

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