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Add 16/15 and 9/54

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 9/54

16/15 + 9/54 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    16/15 = 16 × 18/15 × 18 = 288/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/270 + 45/270 = 288 + 45/270 = 333/270
  5. 333/270 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 16/15 + 9/54 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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