Add 4/32 and 42/54
4/32 + 42/54 is 65/72.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864 - Add the two like fractions:
108/864 + 672/864 = 108 + 672/864 = 780/864 - 780/864 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 4/32 + 42/54 = 65/72
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