Add 32/54 and 14/30
32/54 + 14/30 is 143/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
14/30 = 14 × 9/30 × 9 = 126/270 - Add the two like fractions:
160/270 + 126/270 = 160 + 126/270 = 286/270 - 286/270 simplified gives 143/135
- So, 32/54 + 14/30 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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