Add 1/8 and 16/54
1/8 + 16/54 is 91/216.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
16/54 = 16 × 4/54 × 4 = 64/216 - Add the two like fractions:
27/216 + 64/216 = 27 + 64/216 = 91/216 - So, 1/8 + 16/54 = 91/216
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