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Add 96/54 and 49/12

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

96/54 + 49/12 is 211/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   96/54 = 96 × 2/54 × 2 = 192/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   49/12 = 49 × 9/12 × 9 = 441/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/108 + 441/108 = 192 + 441/108 = 633/108
5. 633/108 simplified gives 211/36
6. So, 96/54 + 49/12 = 211/36
   In mixed form: 531/36

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