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Add 16/54 and 5/56

16/54 + 5/56 is 583/1512.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    16/54 = 16 × 28/54 × 28 = 448/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1512 + 135/1512 = 448 + 135/1512 = 583/1512
  5. So, 16/54 + 5/56 = 583/1512

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