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Add 35/54 and 72/16

1^st number: 35/54, 2^nd number: 4 8/16

35/54 + 72/16 is 139/27.

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,
   35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   72/16 = 72 × 27/16 × 27 = 1944/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/432 + 1944/432 = 280 + 1944/432 = 2224/432
5. 2224/432 simplified gives 139/27
6. So, 35/54 + 72/16 = 139/27
   In mixed form: 54/27

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