Add 54/32 and 8/18
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 8/18
54/32 + 8/18 is 307/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
54/32 = 54 × 9/32 × 9 = 486/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
8/18 = 8 × 16/18 × 16 = 128/288 - Add the two like fractions:
486/288 + 128/288 = 486 + 128/288 = 614/288 - 614/288 simplified gives 307/144
- So, 54/32 + 8/18 = 307/144
In mixed form: 219/144
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