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Add 16/54 and 1/25

16/54 + 1/25 is 227/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    1/25 = 1 × 54/25 × 54 = 54/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/1350 + 54/1350 = 400 + 54/1350 = 454/1350
  5. 454/1350 simplified gives 227/675
  6. So, 16/54 + 1/25 = 227/675

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