Add 50/54 and 14/32
50/54 + 14/32 is 589/432.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
14/32 = 14 × 27/32 × 27 = 378/864 - Add the two like fractions:
800/864 + 378/864 = 800 + 378/864 = 1178/864 - 1178/864 simplified gives 589/432
- So, 50/54 + 14/32 = 589/432
In mixed form: 1157/432
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