Add 54/16 and 14/36
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 14/36
54/16 + 14/36 is 271/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
54/16 = 54 × 9/16 × 9 = 486/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
14/36 = 14 × 4/36 × 4 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
486/144 + 56/144 = 486 + 56/144 = 542/144 - 542/144 simplified gives 271/72
- So, 54/16 + 14/36 = 271/72
In mixed form: 355/72
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