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Add 9/54 and 63/32

1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 1 31/32

9/54 + 63/32 is 205/96.

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,
    9/54 = 9 × 16/54 × 16 = 144/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    63/32 = 63 × 27/32 × 27 = 1701/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/864 + 1701/864 = 144 + 1701/864 = 1845/864
  5. 1845/864 simplified gives 205/96
  6. So, 9/54 + 63/32 = 205/96
    In mixed form: 213/96

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