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Add 54/12 and 40/32

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 1 8/32

54/12 + 40/32 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    54/12 = 54 × 8/12 × 8 = 432/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    40/32 = 40 × 3/32 × 3 = 120/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/96 + 120/96 = 432 + 120/96 = 552/96
  5. 552/96 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 54/12 + 40/32 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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