Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 54/16 and 5/75

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 5/75

54/16 + 5/75 is 413/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    54/16 = 54 × 75/16 × 75 = 4050/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    5/75 = 5 × 16/75 × 16 = 80/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/1200 + 80/1200 = 4050 + 80/1200 = 4130/1200
  5. 4130/1200 simplified gives 413/120
  6. So, 54/16 + 5/75 = 413/120
    In mixed form: 353/120

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com