Add 24/54 and 28/16, Solve 24/54 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 24/54 and 28/16

1^st number: 24/54, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

24/54 + 28/16 is 79/36.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
24/54 = 24 × 8/54 × 8 = 192/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432
Add the two like fractions:
192/432 + 756/432 = 192 + 756/432 = 948/432
948/432 simplified gives 79/36
So, 24/54 + 28/16 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36

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