Add 54/16 and 4/27
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 4/27
54/16 + 4/27 is 761/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
54/16 = 54 × 27/16 × 27 = 1458/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/432 + 64/432 = 1458 + 64/432 = 1522/432 - 1522/432 simplified gives 761/216
- So, 54/16 + 4/27 = 761/216
In mixed form: 3113/216
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