Add 32/54 and 12/9, Solve 32/54 + 1 3/9 as a fraction

Add 32/54 and 12/9

1^st number: 32/54, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

32/54 + 12/9 is 52/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
32/54 = 32 × 1/54 × 1 = 32/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
12/9 = 12 × 6/9 × 6 = 72/54
Add the two like fractions:
32/54 + 72/54 = 32 + 72/54 = 104/54
104/54 simplified gives 52/27
So, 32/54 + 12/9 = 52/27
In mixed form: 125/27

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