Add 4/8 and 32/54
4/8 + 32/54 is 59/54.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
32/54 = 32 × 4/54 × 4 = 128/216 - Add the two like fractions:
108/216 + 128/216 = 108 + 128/216 = 236/216 - 236/216 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 4/8 + 32/54 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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