Add 3/54 and 16/4
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 4 0/4
3/54 + 16/4 is 73/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
16/4 = 16 × 27/4 × 27 = 432/108 - Add the two like fractions:
6/108 + 432/108 = 6 + 432/108 = 438/108 - 438/108 simplified gives 73/18
- So, 3/54 + 16/4 = 73/18
In mixed form: 41/18
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