Add 54/32 and 1/16
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 1/16
54/32 + 1/16 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
54/32 = 54 × 1/32 × 1 = 54/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
1/16 = 1 × 2/16 × 2 = 2/32 - Add the two like fractions:
54/32 + 2/32 = 54 + 2/32 = 56/32 - 56/32 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 54/32 + 1/16 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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