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Add 54/32 and 1/12

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 1/12

54/32 + 1/12 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    54/32 = 54 × 3/32 × 3 = 162/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    1/12 = 1 × 8/12 × 8 = 8/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/96 + 8/96 = 162 + 8/96 = 170/96
  5. 170/96 simplified gives 85/48
  6. So, 54/32 + 1/12 = 85/48
    In mixed form: 137/48

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