Add 16/48 and 25/54
16/48 + 25/54 is 43/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
16/48 = 16 × 9/48 × 9 = 144/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432 - Add the two like fractions:
144/432 + 200/432 = 144 + 200/432 = 344/432 - 344/432 simplified gives 43/54
- So, 16/48 + 25/54 = 43/54
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