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Add 70/32 and 7/54

1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 7/54

70/32 + 7/54 is 1001/432.

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,
    70/32 = 70 × 27/32 × 27 = 1890/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    7/54 = 7 × 16/54 × 16 = 112/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/864 + 112/864 = 1890 + 112/864 = 2002/864
  5. 2002/864 simplified gives 1001/432
  6. So, 70/32 + 7/54 = 1001/432
    In mixed form: 2137/432

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