Add 2/32 and 2/54
2/32 + 2/54 is 43/432.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864 - Add the two like fractions:
54/864 + 32/864 = 54 + 32/864 = 86/864 - 86/864 simplified gives 43/432
- So, 2/32 + 2/54 = 43/432
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