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Add 84/5 and 49/54

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 49/54

84/5 + 49/54 is 4781/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    84/5 = 84 × 54/5 × 54 = 4536/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4536/270 + 245/270 = 4536 + 245/270 = 4781/270
  5. So, 84/5 + 49/54 = 4781/270
    In mixed form: 17191/270

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