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Add 70/54 and 12/16

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 12/16

70/54 + 12/16 is 221/108.

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,
    70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/432 + 324/432 = 560 + 324/432 = 884/432
  5. 884/432 simplified gives 221/108
  6. So, 70/54 + 12/16 = 221/108
    In mixed form: 25/108

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