Add 54/18 and 1/5
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 1/5
54/18 + 1/5 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 18/90 = 270 + 18/90 = 288/90 - 288/90 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 54/18 + 1/5 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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