Add 27/5 and 16/54
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 16/54
27/5 + 16/54 is 769/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
27/5 = 27 × 54/5 × 54 = 1458/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/270 + 80/270 = 1458 + 80/270 = 1538/270 - 1538/270 simplified gives 769/135
- So, 27/5 + 16/54 = 769/135
In mixed form: 594/135
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