Add 35/54 and 14/16
35/54 + 14/16 is 329/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432 - Add the two like fractions:
280/432 + 378/432 = 280 + 378/432 = 658/432 - 658/432 simplified gives 329/216
- So, 35/54 + 14/16 = 329/216
In mixed form: 1113/216
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