Add 16/36 and 8/54
16/36 + 8/54 is 16/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
16/36 = 16 × 3/36 × 3 = 48/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
48/108 + 16/108 = 48 + 16/108 = 64/108 - 64/108 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 16/36 + 8/54 = 16/27
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