Add 16/54 and 6/8
16/54 + 6/8 is 113/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 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 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Add the two like fractions:
64/216 + 162/216 = 64 + 162/216 = 226/216 - 226/216 simplified gives 113/108
- So, 16/54 + 6/8 = 113/108
In mixed form: 15/108
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