Add 15/16 and 50/54
15/16 + 50/54 is 805/432.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432 - Add the two like fractions:
405/432 + 400/432 = 405 + 400/432 = 805/432 - So, 15/16 + 50/54 = 805/432
In mixed form: 1373/432
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/16+50/54 15/32+50/54 45/16+50/54 15/48+50/54 75/16+50/54 15/80+50/54