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Add 8/54 and 9/96

8/54 + 9/96 is 209/864.

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,
    8/54 = 8 × 16/54 × 16 = 128/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    9/96 = 9 × 9/96 × 9 = 81/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/864 + 81/864 = 128 + 81/864 = 209/864
  5. So, 8/54 + 9/96 = 209/864

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