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Add 84/54 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 30/54, 2^nd number: 20/96

84/54 + 20/96 is 127/72.

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,
   84/54 = 84 × 16/54 × 16 = 1344/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/864 + 180/864 = 1344 + 180/864 = 1524/864
5. 1524/864 simplified gives 127/72
6. So, 84/54 + 20/96 = 127/72
   In mixed form: 155/72

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