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Add 2/54 and 1/32

2/54 + 1/32 is 59/864.

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,
    2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/864 + 27/864 = 32 + 27/864 = 59/864
  5. So, 2/54 + 1/32 = 59/864

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