Add 16/60 and 4/54
16/60 + 4/54 is 46/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
4/54 = 4 × 10/54 × 10 = 40/540 - Add the two like fractions:
144/540 + 40/540 = 144 + 40/540 = 184/540 - 184/540 simplified gives 46/135
- So, 16/60 + 4/54 = 46/135
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