Add 2/10 and 16/54
2/10 + 16/54 is 67/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
54/270 + 80/270 = 54 + 80/270 = 134/270 - 134/270 simplified gives 67/135
- So, 2/10 + 16/54 = 67/135
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