Add 54/27 and 16/5
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 3 1/5
54/27 + 16/5 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
54/27 = 54 × 5/27 × 5 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
16/5 = 16 × 27/5 × 27 = 432/135 - Add the two like fractions:
270/135 + 432/135 = 270 + 432/135 = 702/135 - 702/135 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 54/27 + 16/5 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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