Add 15/16 and 2/54
15/16 + 2/54 is 421/432.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Add the two like fractions:
405/432 + 16/432 = 405 + 16/432 = 421/432 - So, 15/16 + 2/54 = 421/432
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