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Add 54/32 and 27/35

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 27/35

54/32 + 27/35 is 1377/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    54/32 = 54 × 35/32 × 35 = 1890/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    27/35 = 27 × 32/35 × 32 = 864/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1120 + 864/1120 = 1890 + 864/1120 = 2754/1120
  5. 2754/1120 simplified gives 1377/560
  6. So, 54/32 + 27/35 = 1377/560
    In mixed form: 2257/560

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