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Add 8/6 and 54/96

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

8/6 + 54/96 is 91/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/96 + 54/96 = 128 + 54/96 = 182/96
  5. 182/96 simplified gives 91/48
  6. So, 8/6 + 54/96 = 91/48
    In mixed form: 143/48

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