Add 16/5 and 2/54, Solve 3 1/5 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 16/5 and 2/54

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

16/5 + 2/54 is 437/135.

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,
16/5 = 16 × 54/5 × 54 = 864/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
Add the two like fractions:
864/270 + 10/270 = 864 + 10/270 = 874/270
874/270 simplified gives 437/135
So, 16/5 + 2/54 = 437/135
In mixed form: 332/135

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