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Add 54/32 and 28/63

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 28/63

54/32 + 28/63 is 307/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    54/32 = 54 × 63/32 × 63 = 3402/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    28/63 = 28 × 32/63 × 32 = 896/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3402/2016 + 896/2016 = 3402 + 896/2016 = 4298/2016
  5. 4298/2016 simplified gives 307/144
  6. So, 54/32 + 28/63 = 307/144
    In mixed form: 219/144

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