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Add 35/54 and 72/32

1^st number: 35/54, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

35/54 + 72/32 is 313/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   72/32 = 72 × 27/32 × 27 = 1944/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/864 + 1944/864 = 560 + 1944/864 = 2504/864
5. 2504/864 simplified gives 313/108
6. So, 35/54 + 72/32 = 313/108
   In mixed form: 297/108

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