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Add 20/54 and 12/32

20/54 + 12/32 is 161/216.

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,
    20/54 = 20 × 16/54 × 16 = 320/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/864 + 324/864 = 320 + 324/864 = 644/864
  5. 644/864 simplified gives 161/216
  6. So, 20/54 + 12/32 = 161/216

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