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Add 45/54 and 7/16

45/54 + 7/16 is 61/48.

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,
    45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    7/16 = 7 × 27/16 × 27 = 189/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/432 + 189/432 = 360 + 189/432 = 549/432
  5. 549/432 simplified gives 61/48
  6. So, 45/54 + 7/16 = 61/48
    In mixed form: 113/48

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