Add 49/54 and 8/16
49/54 + 8/16 is 38/27.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Add the two like fractions:
392/432 + 216/432 = 392 + 216/432 = 608/432 - 608/432 simplified gives 38/27
- So, 49/54 + 8/16 = 38/27
In mixed form: 111/27
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