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Add 32/56 and 42/54

32/56 + 42/54 is 85/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    32/56 = 32 × 27/56 × 27 = 864/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    42/54 = 42 × 28/54 × 28 = 1176/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1512 + 1176/1512 = 864 + 1176/1512 = 2040/1512
  5. 2040/1512 simplified gives 85/63
  6. So, 32/56 + 42/54 = 85/63
    In mixed form: 122/63

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