Add 54/16 and 10/75
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 10/75
54/16 + 10/75 is 421/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
54/16 = 54 × 75/16 × 75 = 4050/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/1200 + 160/1200 = 4050 + 160/1200 = 4210/1200 - 4210/1200 simplified gives 421/120
- So, 54/16 + 10/75 = 421/120
In mixed form: 361/120
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