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Add 16/54 and 54/70

16/54 + 54/70 is 1009/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    54/70 = 54 × 27/70 × 27 = 1458/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/1890 + 1458/1890 = 560 + 1458/1890 = 2018/1890
  5. 2018/1890 simplified gives 1009/945
  6. So, 16/54 + 54/70 = 1009/945
    In mixed form: 164/945

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