Add 54/60 and 16/75
54/60 + 16/75 is 167/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300 - Add the two like fractions:
270/300 + 64/300 = 270 + 64/300 = 334/300 - 334/300 simplified gives 167/150
- So, 54/60 + 16/75 = 167/150
In mixed form: 117/150
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