Add 54/2 and 2/32
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 2/32
54/2 + 2/32 is 433/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
54/2 = 54 × 16/2 × 16 = 864/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Add the two like fractions:
864/32 + 2/32 = 864 + 2/32 = 866/32 - 866/32 simplified gives 433/16
- So, 54/2 + 2/32 = 433/16
In mixed form: 271/16
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