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Add 60/54 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 50/96

60/54 + 50/96 is 235/144.

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,
   60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   50/96 = 50 × 9/96 × 9 = 450/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/864 + 450/864 = 960 + 450/864 = 1410/864
5. 1410/864 simplified gives 235/144
6. So, 60/54 + 50/96 = 235/144
   In mixed form: 191/144

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