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Add 45/16 and 15/54

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 15/54

45/16 + 15/54 is 445/144.

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,
    45/16 = 45 × 27/16 × 27 = 1215/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/432 + 120/432 = 1215 + 120/432 = 1335/432
  5. 1335/432 simplified gives 445/144
  6. So, 45/16 + 15/54 = 445/144
    In mixed form: 313/144

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