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Add 98/5 and 16/54

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 16/54

98/5 + 16/54 is 2686/135.

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,
    98/5 = 98 × 54/5 × 54 = 5292/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/270 + 80/270 = 5292 + 80/270 = 5372/270
  5. 5372/270 simplified gives 2686/135
  6. So, 98/5 + 16/54 = 2686/135
    In mixed form: 19121/135

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