Add 12/54 and 6/32
12/54 + 6/32 is 59/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/54 = 12 × 16/54 × 16 = 192/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864 - Add the two like fractions:
192/864 + 162/864 = 192 + 162/864 = 354/864 - 354/864 simplified gives 59/144
- So, 12/54 + 6/32 = 59/144
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