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Add 60/54 and 25/32

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 25/32

60/54 + 25/32 is 545/288.

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,
    25/32 = 25 × 27/32 × 27 = 675/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/864 + 675/864 = 960 + 675/864 = 1635/864
  5. 1635/864 simplified gives 545/288
  6. So, 60/54 + 25/32 = 545/288
    In mixed form: 1257/288

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