Add 16/18 and 30/54
16/18 + 30/54 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
16/18 = 16 × 3/18 × 3 = 48/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54 - Add the two like fractions:
48/54 + 30/54 = 48 + 30/54 = 78/54 - 78/54 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 16/18 + 30/54 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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