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Add 56/32 and 25/54

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 25/54

56/32 + 25/54 is 239/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    56/32 = 56 × 27/32 × 27 = 1512/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    25/54 = 25 × 16/54 × 16 = 400/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/864 + 400/864 = 1512 + 400/864 = 1912/864
  5. 1912/864 simplified gives 239/108
  6. So, 56/32 + 25/54 = 239/108
    In mixed form: 223/108

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