Add 9/54 and 27/16, Solve 9/54 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 9/54 and 27/16

1^st number: 9/54, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

9/54 + 27/16 is 89/48.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
9/54 = 9 × 8/54 × 8 = 72/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
27/16 = 27 × 27/16 × 27 = 729/432
Add the two like fractions:
72/432 + 729/432 = 72 + 729/432 = 801/432
801/432 simplified gives 89/48
So, 9/54 + 27/16 = 89/48
In mixed form: 141/48

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