Add 16/54 and 18/48
16/54 + 18/48 is 145/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
16/54 = 16 × 8/54 × 8 = 128/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
18/48 = 18 × 9/48 × 9 = 162/432 - Add the two like fractions:
128/432 + 162/432 = 128 + 162/432 = 290/432 - 290/432 simplified gives 145/216
- So, 16/54 + 18/48 = 145/216
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