Add 10/8 and 16/54
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 16/54
10/8 + 16/54 is 167/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
10/8 = 10 × 27/8 × 27 = 270/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
16/54 = 16 × 4/54 × 4 = 64/216 - Add the two like fractions:
270/216 + 64/216 = 270 + 64/216 = 334/216 - 334/216 simplified gives 167/108
- So, 10/8 + 16/54 = 167/108
In mixed form: 159/108
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