Add 54/15 and 16/10
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 1 6/10
54/15 + 16/10 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
54/15 = 54 × 2/15 × 2 = 108/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30 - Add the two like fractions:
108/30 + 48/30 = 108 + 48/30 = 156/30 - 156/30 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 54/15 + 16/10 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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