Add 32/54 and 18/24
32/54 + 18/24 is 145/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
32/54 = 32 × 4/54 × 4 = 128/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
18/24 = 18 × 9/24 × 9 = 162/216 - Add the two like fractions:
128/216 + 162/216 = 128 + 162/216 = 290/216 - 290/216 simplified gives 145/108
- So, 32/54 + 18/24 = 145/108
In mixed form: 137/108
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