Add 45/54 and 10/16
45/54 + 10/16 is 35/24.
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,
45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432 - Add the two like fractions:
360/432 + 270/432 = 360 + 270/432 = 630/432 - 630/432 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 45/54 + 10/16 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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