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Add 54/75 and 20/32

54/75 + 20/32 is 269/200.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    54/75 = 54 × 32/75 × 32 = 1728/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    20/32 = 20 × 75/32 × 75 = 1500/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/2400 + 1500/2400 = 1728 + 1500/2400 = 3228/2400
  5. 3228/2400 simplified gives 269/200
  6. So, 54/75 + 20/32 = 269/200
    In mixed form: 169/200

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