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Add 54/96 and 10/16

54/96 + 10/16 is 19/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 16 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    10/16 = 10 × 6/16 × 6 = 60/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/96 + 60/96 = 54 + 60/96 = 114/96
  5. 114/96 simplified gives 19/16
  6. So, 54/96 + 10/16 = 19/16
    In mixed form: 13/16

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