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Add 96/45 and 70/54

1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 1 16/54

96/45 + 70/54 is 463/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    96/45 = 96 × 6/45 × 6 = 576/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/270 + 350/270 = 576 + 350/270 = 926/270
  5. 926/270 simplified gives 463/135
  6. So, 96/45 + 70/54 = 463/135
    In mixed form: 358/135

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