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Add 32/12 and 42/54

1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 42/54

32/12 + 42/54 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    32/12 = 32 × 9/12 × 9 = 288/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/108 + 84/108 = 288 + 84/108 = 372/108
  5. 372/108 simplified gives 31/9
  6. So, 32/12 + 42/54 = 31/9
    In mixed form: 34/9

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