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Add 32/54 and 35/5

1st number: 32/54, 2nd number: 7 0/5

32/54 + 35/5 is 205/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    35/5 = 35 × 54/5 × 54 = 1890/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/270 + 1890/270 = 160 + 1890/270 = 2050/270
  5. 2050/270 simplified gives 205/27
  6. So, 32/54 + 35/5 = 205/27
    In mixed form: 716/27

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