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Add 54/96 and 18/30

54/96 + 18/30 is 93/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    54/96 = 54 × 5/96 × 5 = 270/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    18/30 = 18 × 16/30 × 16 = 288/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/480 + 288/480 = 270 + 288/480 = 558/480
  5. 558/480 simplified gives 93/80
  6. So, 54/96 + 18/30 = 93/80
    In mixed form: 113/80

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