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Add 6/54 and 16/4

1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 4 0/4

6/54 + 16/4 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    6/54 = 6 × 2/54 × 2 = 12/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    16/4 = 16 × 27/4 × 27 = 432/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/108 + 432/108 = 12 + 432/108 = 444/108
  5. 444/108 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 6/54 + 16/4 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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