Add 9/32 and 50/54
9/32 + 50/54 is 1043/864.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 27/32 × 27 = 243/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864 - Add the two like fractions:
243/864 + 800/864 = 243 + 800/864 = 1043/864 - So, 9/32 + 50/54 = 1043/864
In mixed form: 1179/864
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