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Add 16/12 and 2/54

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 2/54

16/12 + 2/54 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    16/12 = 16 × 9/12 × 9 = 144/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/108 + 4/108 = 144 + 4/108 = 148/108
  5. 148/108 simplified gives 37/27
  6. So, 16/12 + 2/54 = 37/27
    In mixed form: 110/27

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