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Add 14/54 and 25/16

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 1 9/16

14/54 + 25/16 is 787/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    25/16 = 25 × 27/16 × 27 = 675/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/432 + 675/432 = 112 + 675/432 = 787/432
  5. So, 14/54 + 25/16 = 787/432
    In mixed form: 1355/432

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