Add 3/16 and 45/54
3/16 + 45/54 is 49/48.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432 - Add the two like fractions:
81/432 + 360/432 = 81 + 360/432 = 441/432 - 441/432 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 3/16 + 45/54 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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