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Add 45/32 and 15/54

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 15/54

45/32 + 15/54 is 485/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   45/32 = 45 × 27/32 × 27 = 1215/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/864 + 240/864 = 1215 + 240/864 = 1455/864
5. 1455/864 simplified gives 485/288
6. So, 45/32 + 15/54 = 485/288
   In mixed form: 1197/288

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