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Add 56/54 and 15/96

1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 15/96

56/54 + 15/96 is 1031/864.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    56/54 = 56 × 16/54 × 16 = 896/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    15/96 = 15 × 9/96 × 9 = 135/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/864 + 135/864 = 896 + 135/864 = 1031/864
  5. So, 56/54 + 15/96 = 1031/864
    In mixed form: 1167/864

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