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Add 8/32 and 42/54

8/32 + 42/54 is 37/36.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/864 + 672/864 = 216 + 672/864 = 888/864
  5. 888/864 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 8/32 + 42/54 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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