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Add 2/54 and 63/16

1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 3 15/16

2/54 + 63/16 is 1717/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/432 + 1701/432 = 16 + 1701/432 = 1717/432
  5. So, 2/54 + 63/16 = 1717/432
    In mixed form: 3421/432

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