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Add 8/16 and 54/81

8/16 + 54/81 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
    8/16 = 8 × 81/16 × 81 = 648/1296
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
    54/81 = 54 × 16/81 × 16 = 864/1296
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1296 + 864/1296 = 648 + 864/1296 = 1512/1296
  5. 1512/1296 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 8/16 + 54/81 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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