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Add 7/54 and 2/16

7/54 + 2/16 is 55/216.

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,
    7/54 = 7 × 8/54 × 8 = 56/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/432 + 54/432 = 56 + 54/432 = 110/432
  5. 110/432 simplified gives 55/216
  6. So, 7/54 + 2/16 = 55/216

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