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Add 54/32 and 70/75

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 70/75

54/32 + 70/75 is 629/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    54/32 = 54 × 75/32 × 75 = 4050/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/2400 + 2240/2400 = 4050 + 2240/2400 = 6290/2400
  5. 6290/2400 simplified gives 629/240
  6. So, 54/32 + 70/75 = 629/240
    In mixed form: 2149/240

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