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Add 30/14 and 16/54

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

30/14 + 16/54 is 461/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
    30/14 = 30 × 27/14 × 27 = 810/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    16/54 = 16 × 7/54 × 7 = 112/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/378 + 112/378 = 810 + 112/378 = 922/378
  5. 922/378 simplified gives 461/189
  6. So, 30/14 + 16/54 = 461/189
    In mixed form: 283/189

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