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Add 54/2 and 9/16

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/16

54/2 + 9/16 is 441/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
   54/2 = 54 × 8/2 × 8 = 432/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   9/16 = 9 × 1/16 × 1 = 9/16
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/16 + 9/16 = 432 + 9/16 = 441/16
5. So, 54/2 + 9/16 = 441/16
   In mixed form: 279/16

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