Add 32/4 and 42/54, Solve 8 0/4 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 32/4 and 42/54

1^st number: 8 0/4, 2^nd number: 42/54

32/4 + 42/54 is 79/9.

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,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
Add the two like fractions:
864/108 + 84/108 = 864 + 84/108 = 948/108
948/108 simplified gives 79/9
So, 32/4 + 42/54 = 79/9
In mixed form: 87/9

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