Add 3/54 and 8/16
3/54 + 8/16 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Add the two like fractions:
24/432 + 216/432 = 24 + 216/432 = 240/432 - 240/432 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 3/54 + 8/16 = 5/9
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