Add 2/54 and 1/16
2/54 + 1/16 is 43/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432 - Add the two like fractions:
16/432 + 27/432 = 16 + 27/432 = 43/432 - So, 2/54 + 1/16 = 43/432
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