Add 10/16 and 2/54
10/16 + 2/54 is 143/216.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Add the two like fractions:
270/432 + 16/432 = 270 + 16/432 = 286/432 - 286/432 simplified gives 143/216
- So, 10/16 + 2/54 = 143/216
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