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Add 28/16 and 18/54

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 18/54

28/16 + 18/54 is 25/12.

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,
    28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    18/54 = 18 × 8/54 × 8 = 144/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/432 + 144/432 = 756 + 144/432 = 900/432
  5. 900/432 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 28/16 + 18/54 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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