Add 2/16 and 12/54
2/16 + 12/54 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
12/54 = 12 × 8/54 × 8 = 96/432 - Add the two like fractions:
54/432 + 96/432 = 54 + 96/432 = 150/432 - 150/432 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 2/16 + 12/54 = 25/72
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