Add 8/28 and 16/54
8/28 + 16/54 is 110/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
8/28 = 8 × 27/28 × 27 = 216/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
16/54 = 16 × 14/54 × 14 = 224/756 - Add the two like fractions:
216/756 + 224/756 = 216 + 224/756 = 440/756 - 440/756 simplified gives 110/189
- So, 8/28 + 16/54 = 110/189
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