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Add 50/54 and 14/32

50/54 + 14/32 is 589/432.

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,
    50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/864 + 378/864 = 800 + 378/864 = 1178/864
  5. 1178/864 simplified gives 589/432
  6. So, 50/54 + 14/32 = 589/432
    In mixed form: 1157/432

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