Add 54/32 and 54/84
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 54/84
54/32 + 54/84 is 261/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
54/32 = 54 × 21/32 × 21 = 1134/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
54/84 = 54 × 8/84 × 8 = 432/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/672 + 432/672 = 1134 + 432/672 = 1566/672 - 1566/672 simplified gives 261/112
- So, 54/32 + 54/84 = 261/112
In mixed form: 237/112
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