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Add 16/36 and 35/54

16/36 + 35/54 is 59/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    16/36 = 16 × 3/36 × 3 = 48/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/108 + 70/108 = 48 + 70/108 = 118/108
  5. 118/108 simplified gives 59/54
  6. So, 16/36 + 35/54 = 59/54
    In mixed form: 15/54

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