Add 2/16 and 36/54
2/16 + 36/54 is 19/24.
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,
36/54 = 36 × 8/54 × 8 = 288/432 - Add the two like fractions:
54/432 + 288/432 = 54 + 288/432 = 342/432 - 342/432 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 2/16 + 36/54 = 19/24
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