Add 2/16 and 4/54
2/16 + 4/54 is 43/216.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
4/54 = 4 × 8/54 × 8 = 32/432 - Add the two like fractions:
54/432 + 32/432 = 54 + 32/432 = 86/432 - 86/432 simplified gives 43/216
- So, 2/16 + 4/54 = 43/216
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