Add 10/16 and 42/54
10/16 + 42/54 is 101/72.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Add the two like fractions:
270/432 + 336/432 = 270 + 336/432 = 606/432 - 606/432 simplified gives 101/72
- So, 10/16 + 42/54 = 101/72
In mixed form: 129/72
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