Add 14/16 and 3/54
14/16 + 3/54 is 67/72.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432 - Add the two like fractions:
378/432 + 24/432 = 378 + 24/432 = 402/432 - 402/432 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 14/16 + 3/54 = 67/72
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