Add 16/4 and 42/54
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 42/54
16/4 + 42/54 is 43/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
16/4 = 16 × 27/4 × 27 = 432/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108 - Add the two like fractions:
432/108 + 84/108 = 432 + 84/108 = 516/108 - 516/108 simplified gives 43/9
- So, 16/4 + 42/54 = 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9
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