Add 16/10 and 2/54
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 2/54
16/10 + 2/54 is 221/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 10/270 = 432 + 10/270 = 442/270 - 442/270 simplified gives 221/135
- So, 16/10 + 2/54 = 221/135
In mixed form: 186/135
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