Add 8/54 and 28/32
8/54 + 28/32 is 221/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
8/54 = 8 × 16/54 × 16 = 128/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
28/32 = 28 × 27/32 × 27 = 756/864 - Add the two like fractions:
128/864 + 756/864 = 128 + 756/864 = 884/864 - 884/864 simplified gives 221/216
- So, 8/54 + 28/32 = 221/216
In mixed form: 15/216
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