Add 16/18 and 42/54
16/18 + 42/54 is 5/3.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Add the two like fractions:
48/54 + 42/54 = 48 + 42/54 = 90/54 - 90/54 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 16/18 + 42/54 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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