Add 16/7 and 3/54, Solve 2 2/7 + 3/54 as a fraction

Add 16/7 and 3/54

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 3/54

16/7 + 3/54 is 295/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
16/7 = 16 × 54/7 × 54 = 864/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378
Add the two like fractions:
864/378 + 21/378 = 864 + 21/378 = 885/378
885/378 simplified gives 295/126
So, 16/7 + 3/54 = 295/126
In mixed form: 243/126

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