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Add 96/54 and 21/24

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 21/24

96/54 + 21/24 is 191/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   96/54 = 96 × 4/54 × 4 = 384/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   21/24 = 21 × 9/24 × 9 = 189/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/216 + 189/216 = 384 + 189/216 = 573/216
5. 573/216 simplified gives 191/72
6. So, 96/54 + 21/24 = 191/72
   In mixed form: 247/72

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