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Add 75/36 and 54/96

1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 54/96

75/36 + 54/96 is 127/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    75/36 = 75 × 8/36 × 8 = 600/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    54/96 = 54 × 3/96 × 3 = 162/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/288 + 162/288 = 600 + 162/288 = 762/288
  5. 762/288 simplified gives 127/48
  6. So, 75/36 + 54/96 = 127/48
    In mixed form: 231/48

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