Add 16/2 and 12/54
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 12/54
16/2 + 12/54 is 74/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
16/2 = 16 × 27/2 × 27 = 432/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
12/54 = 12 × 1/54 × 1 = 12/54 - Add the two like fractions:
432/54 + 12/54 = 432 + 12/54 = 444/54 - 444/54 simplified gives 74/9
- So, 16/2 + 12/54 = 74/9
In mixed form: 82/9
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