Add 54/16 and 8/18
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 8/18
54/16 + 8/18 is 275/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 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 18 × 8 = 144,
8/18 = 8 × 8/18 × 8 = 64/144 - Add the two like fractions:
486/144 + 64/144 = 486 + 64/144 = 550/144 - 550/144 simplified gives 275/72
- So, 54/16 + 8/18 = 275/72
In mixed form: 359/72
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