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Add 54/32 and 1/45

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 1/45

54/32 + 1/45 is 1231/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    54/32 = 54 × 45/32 × 45 = 2430/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/1440 + 32/1440 = 2430 + 32/1440 = 2462/1440
  5. 2462/1440 simplified gives 1231/720
  6. So, 54/32 + 1/45 = 1231/720
    In mixed form: 1511/720

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