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Add 60/54 and 10/32

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 10/32

60/54 + 10/32 is 205/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    10/32 = 10 × 27/32 × 27 = 270/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/864 + 270/864 = 960 + 270/864 = 1230/864
  5. 1230/864 simplified gives 205/144
  6. So, 60/54 + 10/32 = 205/144
    In mixed form: 161/144

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