Add 81/5 and 4/54
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 4/54
81/5 + 4/54 is 2197/135.
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,
81/5 = 81 × 54/5 × 54 = 4374/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
4374/270 + 20/270 = 4374 + 20/270 = 4394/270 - 4394/270 simplified gives 2197/135
- So, 81/5 + 4/54 = 2197/135
In mixed form: 1637/135
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