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Add 15/54 and 7/32

15/54 + 7/32 is 143/288.

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,
    15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    7/32 = 7 × 27/32 × 27 = 189/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/864 + 189/864 = 240 + 189/864 = 429/864
  5. 429/864 simplified gives 143/288
  6. So, 15/54 + 7/32 = 143/288

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