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Add 12/54 and 5/32

12/54 + 5/32 is 109/288.

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,
    12/54 = 12 × 16/54 × 16 = 192/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/864 + 135/864 = 192 + 135/864 = 327/864
  5. 327/864 simplified gives 109/288
  6. So, 12/54 + 5/32 = 109/288

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