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Add 96/12 and 30/54

1^st number: 8 0/12, 2^nd number: 30/54

96/12 + 30/54 is 77/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   96/12 = 96 × 9/12 × 9 = 864/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/108 + 60/108 = 864 + 60/108 = 924/108
5. 924/108 simplified gives 77/9
6. So, 96/12 + 30/54 = 77/9
   In mixed form: 85/9

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