Add 32/4 and 2/54
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 2/54
32/4 + 2/54 is 217/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
32/4 = 32 × 27/4 × 27 = 864/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Add the two like fractions:
864/108 + 4/108 = 864 + 4/108 = 868/108 - 868/108 simplified gives 217/27
- So, 32/4 + 2/54 = 217/27
In mixed form: 81/27
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