Add 8/4 and 16/54
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 16/54
8/4 + 16/54 is 62/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
8/4 = 8 × 27/4 × 27 = 216/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
16/54 = 16 × 2/54 × 2 = 32/108 - Add the two like fractions:
216/108 + 32/108 = 216 + 32/108 = 248/108 - 248/108 simplified gives 62/27
- So, 8/4 + 16/54 = 62/27
In mixed form: 28/27
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