Add 16/54 and 1/12
16/54 + 1/12 is 41/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
16/54 = 16 × 2/54 × 2 = 32/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
1/12 = 1 × 9/12 × 9 = 9/108 - Add the two like fractions:
32/108 + 9/108 = 32 + 9/108 = 41/108 - So, 16/54 + 1/12 = 41/108
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