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Add 30/32 and 35/54

30/32 + 35/54 is 685/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/864 + 560/864 = 810 + 560/864 = 1370/864
  5. 1370/864 simplified gives 685/432
  6. So, 30/32 + 35/54 = 685/432
    In mixed form: 1253/432

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