Add 24/16 and 3/54, Solve 1 8/16 + 3/54 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 3/54

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 3/54

24/16 + 3/54 is 14/9.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
24/16 = 24 × 27/16 × 27 = 648/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
Add the two like fractions:
648/432 + 24/432 = 648 + 24/432 = 672/432
672/432 simplified gives 14/9
So, 24/16 + 3/54 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9

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