Add 16/50 and 35/54
16/50 + 35/54 is 1307/1350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
16/50 = 16 × 27/50 × 27 = 432/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
35/54 = 35 × 25/54 × 25 = 875/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1350 + 875/1350 = 432 + 875/1350 = 1307/1350 - So, 16/50 + 35/54 = 1307/1350
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