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Add 54/90 and 50/96

54/90 + 50/96 is 269/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    54/90 = 54 × 16/90 × 16 = 864/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    50/96 = 50 × 15/96 × 15 = 750/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1440 + 750/1440 = 864 + 750/1440 = 1614/1440
  5. 1614/1440 simplified gives 269/240
  6. So, 54/90 + 50/96 = 269/240
    In mixed form: 129/240

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