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Add 14/32 and 42/54

14/32 + 42/54 is 175/144.

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,
    14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/864 + 672/864 = 378 + 672/864 = 1050/864
  5. 1050/864 simplified gives 175/144
  6. So, 14/32 + 42/54 = 175/144
    In mixed form: 131/144

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