Add 84/5 and 10/54, Solve 16 4/5 + 10/54 as a fraction

Add 84/5 and 10/54

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 10/54

84/5 + 10/54 is 2293/135.

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,
84/5 = 84 × 54/5 × 54 = 4536/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
Add the two like fractions:
4536/270 + 50/270 = 4536 + 50/270 = 4586/270
4586/270 simplified gives 2293/135
So, 84/5 + 10/54 = 2293/135
In mixed form: 16133/135

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