Add 16/15 and 1/54
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 1/54
16/15 + 1/54 is 293/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
16/15 = 16 × 18/15 × 18 = 288/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Add the two like fractions:
288/270 + 5/270 = 288 + 5/270 = 293/270 - So, 16/15 + 1/54 = 293/270
In mixed form: 123/270
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/15+1/54 16/15+2/54 16/30+1/54 48/15+1/54 16/15+3/54 16/45+1/54 80/15+1/54 16/15+5/54 16/75+1/54 16/15+7/54