Add 35/16 and 2/54
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 2/54
35/16 + 2/54 is 961/432.
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,
35/16 = 35 × 27/16 × 27 = 945/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432 - Add the two like fractions:
945/432 + 16/432 = 945 + 16/432 = 961/432 - So, 35/16 + 2/54 = 961/432
In mixed form: 297/432
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