Add 3/32 and 5/54
3/32 + 5/54 is 161/864.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
5/54 = 5 × 16/54 × 16 = 80/864 - Add the two like fractions:
81/864 + 80/864 = 81 + 80/864 = 161/864 - So, 3/32 + 5/54 = 161/864
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