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Add 54/96 and 3/28

54/96 + 3/28 is 75/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    3/28 = 3 × 24/28 × 24 = 72/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/672 + 72/672 = 378 + 72/672 = 450/672
  5. 450/672 simplified gives 75/112
  6. So, 54/96 + 3/28 = 75/112

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