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Add 96/16 and 3/54

1st number: 6 0/16, 2nd number: 3/54

96/16 + 3/54 is 109/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    96/16 = 96 × 27/16 × 27 = 2592/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    3/54 = 3 × 8/54 × 8 = 24/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/432 + 24/432 = 2592 + 24/432 = 2616/432
  5. 2616/432 simplified gives 109/18
  6. So, 96/16 + 3/54 = 109/18
    In mixed form: 61/18

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