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Add 16/5 and 7/54

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 7/54

16/5 + 7/54 is 899/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    16/5 = 16 × 54/5 × 54 = 864/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/270 + 35/270 = 864 + 35/270 = 899/270
  5. So, 16/5 + 7/54 = 899/270
    In mixed form: 389/270

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