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Add 60/32 and 5/54

1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 5/54

60/32 + 5/54 is 425/216.

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,
    60/32 = 60 × 27/32 × 27 = 1620/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/864 + 80/864 = 1620 + 80/864 = 1700/864
  5. 1700/864 simplified gives 425/216
  6. So, 60/32 + 5/54 = 425/216
    In mixed form: 1209/216

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