Add 36/32 and 20/54
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 20/54
36/32 + 20/54 is 323/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
36/32 = 36 × 27/32 × 27 = 972/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
20/54 = 20 × 16/54 × 16 = 320/864 - Add the two like fractions:
972/864 + 320/864 = 972 + 320/864 = 1292/864 - 1292/864 simplified gives 323/216
- So, 36/32 + 20/54 = 323/216
In mixed form: 1107/216
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