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Add 16/3 and 2/54

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2/54

16/3 + 2/54 is 145/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    16/3 = 16 × 18/3 × 18 = 288/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/54 + 2/54 = 288 + 2/54 = 290/54
  5. 290/54 simplified gives 145/27
  6. So, 16/3 + 2/54 = 145/27
    In mixed form: 510/27

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