Add 72/54 and 28/32, Solve 1 18/54 + 28/32 as a fraction

Add 72/54 and 28/32

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 28/32

72/54 + 28/32 is 53/24.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
72/54 = 72 × 16/54 × 16 = 1152/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
28/32 = 28 × 27/32 × 27 = 756/864
Add the two like fractions:
1152/864 + 756/864 = 1152 + 756/864 = 1908/864
1908/864 simplified gives 53/24
So, 72/54 + 28/32 = 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24

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