Add 32/8 and 14/54
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 14/54
32/8 + 14/54 is 115/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
32/8 = 32 × 27/8 × 27 = 864/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
14/54 = 14 × 4/54 × 4 = 56/216 - Add the two like fractions:
864/216 + 56/216 = 864 + 56/216 = 920/216 - 920/216 simplified gives 115/27
- So, 32/8 + 14/54 = 115/27
In mixed form: 47/27
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