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Add 16/54 and 90/30

1st number: 16/54, 2nd number: 3 0/30

16/54 + 90/30 is 89/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    90/30 = 90 × 9/30 × 9 = 810/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/270 + 810/270 = 80 + 810/270 = 890/270
  5. 890/270 simplified gives 89/27
  6. So, 16/54 + 90/30 = 89/27
    In mixed form: 38/27

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