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Add 18/54 and 30/32

18/54 + 30/32 is 61/48.

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,
    18/54 = 18 × 16/54 × 16 = 288/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/864 + 810/864 = 288 + 810/864 = 1098/864
  5. 1098/864 simplified gives 61/48
  6. So, 18/54 + 30/32 = 61/48
    In mixed form: 113/48

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