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Add 2/54 and 70/16

1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 4 6/16

2/54 + 70/16 is 953/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    70/16 = 70 × 27/16 × 27 = 1890/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/432 + 1890/432 = 16 + 1890/432 = 1906/432
  5. 1906/432 simplified gives 953/216
  6. So, 2/54 + 70/16 = 953/216
    In mixed form: 489/216

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