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Add 32/54 and 35/12

1st number: 32/54, 2nd number: 2 11/12

32/54 + 35/12 is 379/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    32/54 = 32 × 2/54 × 2 = 64/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    35/12 = 35 × 9/12 × 9 = 315/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/108 + 315/108 = 64 + 315/108 = 379/108
  5. So, 32/54 + 35/12 = 379/108
    In mixed form: 355/108

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