Add 1/54 and 18/32
1/54 + 18/32 is 251/432.
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,
1/54 = 1 × 16/54 × 16 = 16/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
18/32 = 18 × 27/32 × 27 = 486/864 - Add the two like fractions:
16/864 + 486/864 = 16 + 486/864 = 502/864 - 502/864 simplified gives 251/432
- So, 1/54 + 18/32 = 251/432
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