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Add 32/4 and 14/54

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 14/54

32/4 + 14/54 is 223/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    32/4 = 32 × 27/4 × 27 = 864/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    14/54 = 14 × 2/54 × 2 = 28/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/108 + 28/108 = 864 + 28/108 = 892/108
  5. 892/108 simplified gives 223/27
  6. So, 32/4 + 14/54 = 223/27
    In mixed form: 87/27

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