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Add 16/21 and 42/54

16/21 + 42/54 is 97/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 54 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
    16/21 = 16 × 18/21 × 18 = 288/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    42/54 = 42 × 7/54 × 7 = 294/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/378 + 294/378 = 288 + 294/378 = 582/378
  5. 582/378 simplified gives 97/63
  6. So, 16/21 + 42/54 = 97/63
    In mixed form: 134/63

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