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Add 1/54 and 18/32

1/54 + 18/32 is 251/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    1/54 = 1 × 16/54 × 16 = 16/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    18/32 = 18 × 27/32 × 27 = 486/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/864 + 486/864 = 16 + 486/864 = 502/864
  5. 502/864 simplified gives 251/432
  6. So, 1/54 + 18/32 = 251/432

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