Add 16/54 and 2/24
16/54 + 2/24 is 41/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
16/54 = 16 × 4/54 × 4 = 64/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216 - Add the two like fractions:
64/216 + 18/216 = 64 + 18/216 = 82/216 - 82/216 simplified gives 41/108
- So, 16/54 + 2/24 = 41/108
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