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Add 70/54 and 24/16

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

70/54 + 24/16 is 151/54.

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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,
   24/16 = 24 × 27/16 × 27 = 648/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/432 + 648/432 = 560 + 648/432 = 1208/432
5. 1208/432 simplified gives 151/54
6. So, 70/54 + 24/16 = 151/54
   In mixed form: 243/54

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