Add 49/54 and 4/16
49/54 + 4/16 is 125/108.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 8/54 × 8 = 392/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
392/432 + 108/432 = 392 + 108/432 = 500/432 - 500/432 simplified gives 125/108
- So, 49/54 + 4/16 = 125/108
In mixed form: 117/108
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