Add 3/54 and 16/8
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 2 0/8
3/54 + 16/8 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
16/8 = 16 × 27/8 × 27 = 432/216 - Add the two like fractions:
12/216 + 432/216 = 12 + 432/216 = 444/216 - 444/216 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 3/54 + 16/8 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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