Add 3/5 and 16/54
3/5 + 16/54 is 121/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
162/270 + 80/270 = 162 + 80/270 = 242/270 - 242/270 simplified gives 121/135
- So, 3/5 + 16/54 = 121/135
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