Add 14/16 and 9/54
14/16 + 9/54 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
9/54 = 9 × 8/54 × 8 = 72/432 - Add the two like fractions:
378/432 + 72/432 = 378 + 72/432 = 450/432 - 450/432 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 14/16 + 9/54 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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