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Add 54/32 and 3/28

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 3/28

54/32 + 3/28 is 201/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    54/32 = 54 × 7/32 × 7 = 378/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    3/28 = 3 × 8/28 × 8 = 24/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/224 + 24/224 = 378 + 24/224 = 402/224
  5. 402/224 simplified gives 201/112
  6. So, 54/32 + 3/28 = 201/112
    In mixed form: 189/112

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