Add 16/54 and 4/72
16/54 + 4/72 is 19/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 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 72 × 3 = 216,
4/72 = 4 × 3/72 × 3 = 12/216 - Add the two like fractions:
64/216 + 12/216 = 64 + 12/216 = 76/216 - 76/216 simplified gives 19/54
- So, 16/54 + 4/72 = 19/54
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