Add 12/32 and 35/54
12/32 + 35/54 is 221/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
35/54 = 35 × 16/54 × 16 = 560/864 - Add the two like fractions:
324/864 + 560/864 = 324 + 560/864 = 884/864 - 884/864 simplified gives 221/216
- So, 12/32 + 35/54 = 221/216
In mixed form: 15/216
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