Add 32/54 and 63/16
1st number: 32/54, 2nd number: 3 15/16
32/54 + 63/16 is 1957/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
32/54 = 32 × 8/54 × 8 = 256/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432 - Add the two like fractions:
256/432 + 1701/432 = 256 + 1701/432 = 1957/432 - So, 32/54 + 63/16 = 1957/432
In mixed form: 4229/432
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/54+63/16 32/54+63/32 96/54+63/16 32/54+63/48 32/54+63/80