Add 16/30 and 10/54
16/30 + 10/54 is 97/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
144/270 + 50/270 = 144 + 50/270 = 194/270 - 194/270 simplified gives 97/135
- So, 16/30 + 10/54 = 97/135
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