Add 16/54 and 28/36
16/54 + 28/36 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 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 36 × 3 = 108,
28/36 = 28 × 3/36 × 3 = 84/108 - Add the two like fractions:
32/108 + 84/108 = 32 + 84/108 = 116/108 - 116/108 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 16/54 + 28/36 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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