Add 84/32 and 50/54
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 50/54
84/32 + 50/54 is 767/216.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/864 + 800/864 = 2268 + 800/864 = 3068/864 - 3068/864 simplified gives 767/216
- So, 84/32 + 50/54 = 767/216
In mixed form: 3119/216
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