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Add 54/84 and 80/96

54/84 + 80/96 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    54/84 = 54 × 8/84 × 8 = 432/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    80/96 = 80 × 7/96 × 7 = 560/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/672 + 560/672 = 432 + 560/672 = 992/672
  5. 992/672 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 54/84 + 80/96 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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