Add 8/32 and 42/54
8/32 + 42/54 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864 - Add the two like fractions:
216/864 + 672/864 = 216 + 672/864 = 888/864 - 888/864 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 8/32 + 42/54 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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