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Add 56/54 and 8/16

1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 8/16

56/54 + 8/16 is 83/54.

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,
    56/54 = 56 × 8/54 × 8 = 448/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/432 + 216/432 = 448 + 216/432 = 664/432
  5. 664/432 simplified gives 83/54
  6. So, 56/54 + 8/16 = 83/54
    In mixed form: 129/54

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