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Add 16/24 and 30/54

16/24 + 30/54 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    16/24 = 16 × 9/24 × 9 = 144/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/216 + 120/216 = 144 + 120/216 = 264/216
  5. 264/216 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 16/24 + 30/54 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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