Add 16/24 and 14/54
16/24 + 14/54 is 25/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
16/24 = 16 × 9/24 × 9 = 144/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
14/54 = 14 × 4/54 × 4 = 56/216 - Add the two like fractions:
144/216 + 56/216 = 144 + 56/216 = 200/216 - 200/216 simplified gives 25/27
- So, 16/24 + 14/54 = 25/27
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