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Add 15/4 and 54/16

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

15/4 + 54/16 is 57/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   15/4 = 15 × 4/4 × 4 = 60/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   54/16 = 54 × 1/16 × 1 = 54/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/16 + 54/16 = 60 + 54/16 = 114/16
5. 114/16 simplified gives 57/8
6. So, 15/4 + 54/16 = 57/8
   In mixed form: 71/8

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