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Add 50/54 and 7/32

50/54 + 7/32 is 989/864.

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,
    7/32 = 7 × 27/32 × 27 = 189/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/864 + 189/864 = 800 + 189/864 = 989/864
  5. So, 50/54 + 7/32 = 989/864
    In mixed form: 1125/864

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