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Add 54/6 and 30/32

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 30/32

54/6 + 30/32 is 159/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    54/6 = 54 × 16/6 × 16 = 864/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/96 + 90/96 = 864 + 90/96 = 954/96
  5. 954/96 simplified gives 159/16
  6. So, 54/6 + 30/32 = 159/16
    In mixed form: 915/16

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