Add 5/3 and 64/54
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 10/54
5/3 + 64/54 is 77/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
5/3 = 5 × 18/3 × 18 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
64/54 = 64 × 1/54 × 1 = 64/54 - Add the two like fractions:
90/54 + 64/54 = 90 + 64/54 = 154/54 - 154/54 simplified gives 77/27
- So, 5/3 + 64/54 = 77/27
In mixed form: 223/27
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