Add 54/32 and 27/30
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 27/30
54/32 + 27/30 is 207/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
54/32 = 54 × 15/32 × 15 = 810/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480 - Add the two like fractions:
810/480 + 432/480 = 810 + 432/480 = 1242/480 - 1242/480 simplified gives 207/80
- So, 54/32 + 27/30 = 207/80
In mixed form: 247/80
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