Add 16/2 and 20/54
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 20/54
16/2 + 20/54 is 226/27.
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,
20/54 = 20 × 1/54 × 1 = 20/54 - Add the two like fractions:
432/54 + 20/54 = 432 + 20/54 = 452/54 - 452/54 simplified gives 226/27
- So, 16/2 + 20/54 = 226/27
In mixed form: 810/27
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