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Add 54/72 and 20/32

54/72 + 20/32 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    54/72 = 54 × 4/72 × 4 = 216/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    20/32 = 20 × 9/32 × 9 = 180/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/288 + 180/288 = 216 + 180/288 = 396/288
  5. 396/288 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 54/72 + 20/32 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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