Add 54/72 and 16/49
54/72 + 16/49 is 211/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
54/72 = 54 × 49/72 × 49 = 2646/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
16/49 = 16 × 72/49 × 72 = 1152/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/3528 + 1152/3528 = 2646 + 1152/3528 = 3798/3528 - 3798/3528 simplified gives 211/196
- So, 54/72 + 16/49 = 211/196
In mixed form: 115/196
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