Add 2/9 and 32/54
2/9 + 32/54 is 22/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
2/9 = 2 × 6/9 × 6 = 12/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
32/54 = 32 × 1/54 × 1 = 32/54 - Add the two like fractions:
12/54 + 32/54 = 12 + 32/54 = 44/54 - 44/54 simplified gives 22/27
- So, 2/9 + 32/54 = 22/27
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