Add 16/24 and 35/54
16/24 + 35/54 is 71/54.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216 - Add the two like fractions:
144/216 + 140/216 = 144 + 140/216 = 284/216 - 284/216 simplified gives 71/54
- So, 16/24 + 35/54 = 71/54
In mixed form: 117/54
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