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Add 2/54 and 16/6

1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 2 4/6

2/54 + 16/6 is 73/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    16/6 = 16 × 9/6 × 9 = 144/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/54 + 144/54 = 2 + 144/54 = 146/54
  5. 146/54 simplified gives 73/27
  6. So, 2/54 + 16/6 = 73/27
    In mixed form: 219/27

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