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Add 45/32 and 5/54

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 5/54

45/32 + 5/54 is 1295/864.

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,
    5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/864 + 80/864 = 1215 + 80/864 = 1295/864
  5. So, 45/32 + 5/54 = 1295/864
    In mixed form: 1431/864

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