Add 10/48 and 16/54
10/48 + 16/54 is 109/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
16/54 = 16 × 8/54 × 8 = 128/432 - Add the two like fractions:
90/432 + 128/432 = 90 + 128/432 = 218/432 - 218/432 simplified gives 109/216
- So, 10/48 + 16/54 = 109/216
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