Add 16/54 and 45/60
16/54 + 45/60 is 113/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
16/54 = 16 × 10/54 × 10 = 160/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540 - Add the two like fractions:
160/540 + 405/540 = 160 + 405/540 = 565/540 - 565/540 simplified gives 113/108
- So, 16/54 + 45/60 = 113/108
In mixed form: 15/108
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