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Add 21/16 and 49/54

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 49/54

21/16 + 49/54 is 959/432.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    21/16 = 21 × 27/16 × 27 = 567/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    49/54 = 49 × 8/54 × 8 = 392/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/432 + 392/432 = 567 + 392/432 = 959/432
  5. So, 21/16 + 49/54 = 959/432
    In mixed form: 295/432

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