Add 15/3 and 16/54, Solve 5 0/3 + 16/54 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 16/54

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 16/54

15/3 + 16/54 is 143/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
15/3 = 15 × 18/3 × 18 = 270/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54
Add the two like fractions:
270/54 + 16/54 = 270 + 16/54 = 286/54
286/54 simplified gives 143/27
So, 15/3 + 16/54 = 143/27
In mixed form: 58/27

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