Add 16/54 and 5/6
16/54 + 5/6 is 61/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
5/6 = 5 × 9/6 × 9 = 45/54 - Add the two like fractions:
16/54 + 45/54 = 16 + 45/54 = 61/54 - So, 16/54 + 5/6 = 61/54
In mixed form: 17/54
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