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Add 5/16 and 3/54

5/16 + 3/54 is 53/144.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/432 + 24/432 = 135 + 24/432 = 159/432
  5. 159/432 simplified gives 53/144
  6. So, 5/16 + 3/54 = 53/144

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