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Add 28/16 and 5/54

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 5/54

28/16 + 5/54 is 199/108.

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,
    5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/432 + 40/432 = 756 + 40/432 = 796/432
  5. 796/432 simplified gives 199/108
  6. So, 28/16 + 5/54 = 199/108
    In mixed form: 191/108

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