Add 25/16 and 2/54, Solve 1 9/16 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 25/16 and 2/54

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 2/54

25/16 + 2/54 is 691/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
25/16 = 25 × 27/16 × 27 = 675/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
Add the two like fractions:
675/432 + 16/432 = 675 + 16/432 = 691/432
So, 25/16 + 2/54 = 691/432
In mixed form: 1259/432

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