Add 5/54 and 4/16
5/54 + 4/16 is 37/108.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
40/432 + 108/432 = 40 + 108/432 = 148/432 - 148/432 simplified gives 37/108
- So, 5/54 + 4/16 = 37/108
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