Add 54/32 and 18/56
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 18/56
54/32 + 18/56 is 225/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
54/32 = 54 × 7/32 × 7 = 378/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
18/56 = 18 × 4/56 × 4 = 72/224 - Add the two like fractions:
378/224 + 72/224 = 378 + 72/224 = 450/224 - 450/224 simplified gives 225/112
- So, 54/32 + 18/56 = 225/112
In mixed form: 21/112
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