Add 72/5 and 16/54
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 16/54
72/5 + 16/54 is 1984/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
72/5 = 72 × 54/5 × 54 = 3888/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/270 + 80/270 = 3888 + 80/270 = 3968/270 - 3968/270 simplified gives 1984/135
- So, 72/5 + 16/54 = 1984/135
In mixed form: 1494/135
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