Add 56/32 and 75/54, Solve 1 24/32 + 1 21/54 as a fraction

Add 56/32 and 75/54

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

56/32 + 75/54 is 113/36.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
56/32 = 56 × 27/32 × 27 = 1512/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
75/54 = 75 × 16/54 × 16 = 1200/864
Add the two like fractions:
1512/864 + 1200/864 = 1512 + 1200/864 = 2712/864
2712/864 simplified gives 113/36
So, 56/32 + 75/54 = 113/36
In mixed form: 35/36

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