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Add 90/54 and 30/96

1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 30/96

90/54 + 30/96 is 95/48.

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,
    90/54 = 90 × 16/54 × 16 = 1440/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/864 + 270/864 = 1440 + 270/864 = 1710/864
  5. 1710/864 simplified gives 95/48
  6. So, 90/54 + 30/96 = 95/48
    In mixed form: 147/48

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