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Add 16/54 and 42/49

16/54 + 42/49 is 218/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    16/54 = 16 × 49/54 × 49 = 784/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    42/49 = 42 × 54/49 × 54 = 2268/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/2646 + 2268/2646 = 784 + 2268/2646 = 3052/2646
  5. 3052/2646 simplified gives 218/189
  6. So, 16/54 + 42/49 = 218/189
    In mixed form: 129/189

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