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Add 25/54 and 42/32

1st number: 25/54, 2nd number: 1 10/32

25/54 + 42/32 is 767/432.

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,
    25/54 = 25 × 16/54 × 16 = 400/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/864 + 1134/864 = 400 + 1134/864 = 1534/864
  5. 1534/864 simplified gives 767/432
  6. So, 25/54 + 42/32 = 767/432
    In mixed form: 1335/432

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