Add 16/75 and 63/54, Solve 16/75 + 1 9/54 as a fraction

Add 16/75 and 63/54

1^st number: 16/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

16/75 + 63/54 is 69/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
16/75 = 16 × 18/75 × 18 = 288/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
63/54 = 63 × 25/54 × 25 = 1575/1350
Add the two like fractions:
288/1350 + 1575/1350 = 288 + 1575/1350 = 1863/1350
1863/1350 simplified gives 69/50
So, 16/75 + 63/54 = 69/50
In mixed form: 119/50

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