Add 9/16 and 15/54
9/16 + 15/54 is 121/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
9/16 = 9 × 27/16 × 27 = 243/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432 - Add the two like fractions:
243/432 + 120/432 = 243 + 120/432 = 363/432 - 363/432 simplified gives 121/144
- So, 9/16 + 15/54 = 121/144
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