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Add 72/49 and 16/54

1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 16/54

72/49 + 16/54 is 2336/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    72/49 = 72 × 54/49 × 54 = 3888/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    16/54 = 16 × 49/54 × 49 = 784/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/2646 + 784/2646 = 3888 + 784/2646 = 4672/2646
  5. 4672/2646 simplified gives 2336/1323
  6. So, 72/49 + 16/54 = 2336/1323
    In mixed form: 11013/1323

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