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Add 54/16 and 42/24

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 18/24

54/16 + 42/24 is 41/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    54/16 = 54 × 3/16 × 3 = 162/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    42/24 = 42 × 2/24 × 2 = 84/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/48 + 84/48 = 162 + 84/48 = 246/48
  5. 246/48 simplified gives 41/8
  6. So, 54/16 + 42/24 = 41/8
    In mixed form: 51/8

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