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Add 16/4 and 27/54

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 27/54

16/4 + 27/54 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    16/4 = 16 × 27/4 × 27 = 432/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/108 + 54/108 = 432 + 54/108 = 486/108
  5. 486/108 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 16/4 + 27/54 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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