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Add 54/32 and 21/4

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 5 1/4

54/32 + 21/4 is 111/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 4 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    54/32 = 54 × 1/32 × 1 = 54/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    21/4 = 21 × 8/4 × 8 = 168/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/32 + 168/32 = 54 + 168/32 = 222/32
  5. 222/32 simplified gives 111/16
  6. So, 54/32 + 21/4 = 111/16
    In mixed form: 615/16

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