Add 50/54 and 2/16
50/54 + 2/16 is 227/216.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Add the two like fractions:
400/432 + 54/432 = 400 + 54/432 = 454/432 - 454/432 simplified gives 227/216
- So, 50/54 + 2/16 = 227/216
In mixed form: 111/216
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