Add 16/54 and 54/30
1st number: 16/54, 2nd number: 1 24/30
16/54 + 54/30 is 283/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270 - Add the two like fractions:
80/270 + 486/270 = 80 + 486/270 = 566/270 - 566/270 simplified gives 283/135
- So, 16/54 + 54/30 = 283/135
In mixed form: 213/135
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