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Add 54/32 and 7/72

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 7/72

54/32 + 7/72 is 257/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    54/32 = 54 × 9/32 × 9 = 486/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    7/72 = 7 × 4/72 × 4 = 28/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/288 + 28/288 = 486 + 28/288 = 514/288
  5. 514/288 simplified gives 257/144
  6. So, 54/32 + 7/72 = 257/144
    In mixed form: 1113/144

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