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Add 10/54 and 6/32

10/54 + 6/32 is 161/432.

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,
    10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/864 + 162/864 = 160 + 162/864 = 322/864
  5. 322/864 simplified gives 161/432
  6. So, 10/54 + 6/32 = 161/432

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