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Add 3/54 and 30/16

1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 1 14/16

3/54 + 30/16 is 139/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/432 + 810/432 = 24 + 810/432 = 834/432
  5. 834/432 simplified gives 139/72
  6. So, 3/54 + 30/16 = 139/72
    In mixed form: 167/72

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