Add 27/6 and 16/54
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 16/54
27/6 + 16/54 is 259/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
27/6 = 27 × 9/6 × 9 = 243/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54 - Add the two like fractions:
243/54 + 16/54 = 243 + 16/54 = 259/54 - So, 27/6 + 16/54 = 259/54
In mixed form: 443/54
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