Add 54/8 and 16/3
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 5 1/3
54/8 + 16/3 is 145/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
54/8 = 54 × 3/8 × 3 = 162/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
16/3 = 16 × 8/3 × 8 = 128/24 - Add the two like fractions:
162/24 + 128/24 = 162 + 128/24 = 290/24 - 290/24 simplified gives 145/12
- So, 54/8 + 16/3 = 145/12
In mixed form: 121/12
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