Add 4/16 and 14/54
4/16 + 14/54 is 55/108.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432 - Add the two like fractions:
108/432 + 112/432 = 108 + 112/432 = 220/432 - 220/432 simplified gives 55/108
- So, 4/16 + 14/54 = 55/108
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