Add 60/54 and 16/75
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 16/75
60/54 + 16/75 is 298/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
60/54 = 60 × 25/54 × 25 = 1500/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
16/75 = 16 × 18/75 × 18 = 288/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/1350 + 288/1350 = 1500 + 288/1350 = 1788/1350 - 1788/1350 simplified gives 298/225
- So, 60/54 + 16/75 = 298/225
In mixed form: 173/225
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