Add 4/32 and 18/54
4/32 + 18/54 is 11/24.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
18/54 = 18 × 16/54 × 16 = 288/864 - Add the two like fractions:
108/864 + 288/864 = 108 + 288/864 = 396/864 - 396/864 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 4/32 + 18/54 = 11/24
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