Add 54/75 and 16/9, Solve 54/75 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 54/75 and 16/9

1^st number: 54/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

54/75 + 16/9 is 562/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
54/75 = 54 × 3/75 × 3 = 162/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225
Add the two like fractions:
162/225 + 400/225 = 162 + 400/225 = 562/225
So, 54/75 + 16/9 = 562/225
In mixed form: 2112/225

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