Add 54/32 and 3/24
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 3/24
54/32 + 3/24 is 29/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
54/32 = 54 × 3/32 × 3 = 162/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
3/24 = 3 × 4/24 × 4 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
162/96 + 12/96 = 162 + 12/96 = 174/96 - 174/96 simplified gives 29/16
- So, 54/32 + 3/24 = 29/16
In mixed form: 113/16
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