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Add 8/54 and 4/96

8/54 + 4/96 is 41/216.

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,
    8/54 = 8 × 16/54 × 16 = 128/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/864 + 36/864 = 128 + 36/864 = 164/864
  5. 164/864 simplified gives 41/216
  6. So, 8/54 + 4/96 = 41/216

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