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Add 2/54 and 16/9

1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 7/9

2/54 + 16/9 is 49/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 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 9 × 6 = 54,
    16/9 = 16 × 6/9 × 6 = 96/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/54 + 96/54 = 2 + 96/54 = 98/54
  5. 98/54 simplified gives 49/27
  6. So, 2/54 + 16/9 = 49/27
    In mixed form: 122/27

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