Add 30/16 and 40/54
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 40/54
30/16 + 40/54 is 565/216.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
40/54 = 40 × 8/54 × 8 = 320/432 - Add the two like fractions:
810/432 + 320/432 = 810 + 320/432 = 1130/432 - 1130/432 simplified gives 565/216
- So, 30/16 + 40/54 = 565/216
In mixed form: 2133/216
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