Add 16/54 and 5/90
16/54 + 5/90 is 19/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
80/270 + 15/270 = 80 + 15/270 = 95/270 - 95/270 simplified gives 19/54
- So, 16/54 + 5/90 = 19/54
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