Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 32/54 and 9/48

32/54 + 9/48 is 337/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    32/54 = 32 × 8/54 × 8 = 256/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    9/48 = 9 × 9/48 × 9 = 81/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/432 + 81/432 = 256 + 81/432 = 337/432
  5. So, 32/54 + 9/48 = 337/432

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com