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Add 2/36 and 54/32

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 22/32

2/36 + 54/32 is 251/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    2/36 = 2 × 8/36 × 8 = 16/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    54/32 = 54 × 9/32 × 9 = 486/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/288 + 486/288 = 16 + 486/288 = 502/288
  5. 502/288 simplified gives 251/144
  6. So, 2/36 + 54/32 = 251/144
    In mixed form: 1107/144

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