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Add 10/75 and 54/32

1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 1 22/32

10/75 + 54/32 is 437/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    10/75 = 10 × 32/75 × 32 = 320/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    54/32 = 54 × 75/32 × 75 = 4050/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/2400 + 4050/2400 = 320 + 4050/2400 = 4370/2400
  5. 4370/2400 simplified gives 437/240
  6. So, 10/75 + 54/32 = 437/240
    In mixed form: 1197/240

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