Add 9/54 and 9/16
9/54 + 9/16 is 35/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
9/54 = 9 × 8/54 × 8 = 72/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
9/16 = 9 × 27/16 × 27 = 243/432 - Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 243/432 = 72 + 243/432 = 315/432 - 315/432 simplified gives 35/48
- So, 9/54 + 9/16 = 35/48
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