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Add 30/54 and 18/32

30/54 + 18/32 is 161/144.

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,
    30/54 = 30 × 16/54 × 16 = 480/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    18/32 = 18 × 27/32 × 27 = 486/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/864 + 486/864 = 480 + 486/864 = 966/864
  5. 966/864 simplified gives 161/144
  6. So, 30/54 + 18/32 = 161/144
    In mixed form: 117/144

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