Add 48/54 and 4/32
48/54 + 4/32 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
48/54 = 48 × 16/54 × 16 = 768/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Add the two like fractions:
768/864 + 108/864 = 768 + 108/864 = 876/864 - 876/864 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 48/54 + 4/32 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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