Add 54/16 and 27/20
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 7/20
54/16 + 27/20 is 189/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
27/20 = 27 × 4/20 × 4 = 108/80 - Add the two like fractions:
270/80 + 108/80 = 270 + 108/80 = 378/80 - 378/80 simplified gives 189/40
- So, 54/16 + 27/20 = 189/40
In mixed form: 429/40
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