Add 4/16 and 42/54
4/16 + 42/54 is 37/36.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Add the two like fractions:
108/432 + 336/432 = 108 + 336/432 = 444/432 - 444/432 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 4/16 + 42/54 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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