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Add 10/32 and 9/54

10/32 + 9/54 is 23/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    10/32 = 10 × 27/32 × 27 = 270/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    9/54 = 9 × 16/54 × 16 = 144/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/864 + 144/864 = 270 + 144/864 = 414/864
  5. 414/864 simplified gives 23/48
  6. So, 10/32 + 9/54 = 23/48

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