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Add 54/60 and 50/96

54/60 + 50/96 is 341/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    54/60 = 54 × 8/60 × 8 = 432/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/480 + 250/480 = 432 + 250/480 = 682/480
  5. 682/480 simplified gives 341/240
  6. So, 54/60 + 50/96 = 341/240
    In mixed form: 1101/240

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