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Add 60/54 and 70/96

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 70/96

60/54 + 70/96 is 265/144.

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,
    70/96 = 70 × 9/96 × 9 = 630/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/864 + 630/864 = 960 + 630/864 = 1590/864
  5. 1590/864 simplified gives 265/144
  6. So, 60/54 + 70/96 = 265/144
    In mixed form: 1121/144

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