Add 32/84 and 45/54
32/84 + 45/54 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
32/84 = 32 × 9/84 × 9 = 288/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
45/54 = 45 × 14/54 × 14 = 630/756 - Add the two like fractions:
288/756 + 630/756 = 288 + 630/756 = 918/756 - 918/756 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 32/84 + 45/54 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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