Add 7/9 and 16/54
7/9 + 16/54 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
7/9 = 7 × 6/9 × 6 = 42/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54 - Add the two like fractions:
42/54 + 16/54 = 42 + 16/54 = 58/54 - 58/54 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 7/9 + 16/54 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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