Add 16/54 and 12/75
16/54 + 12/75 is 308/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
12/75 = 12 × 18/75 × 18 = 216/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
400/1350 + 216/1350 = 400 + 216/1350 = 616/1350 - 616/1350 simplified gives 308/675
- So, 16/54 + 12/75 = 308/675
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