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Add 18/25 and 9/54

18/25 + 9/54 is 133/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    18/25 = 18 × 54/25 × 54 = 972/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1350 + 225/1350 = 972 + 225/1350 = 1197/1350
  5. 1197/1350 simplified gives 133/150
  6. So, 18/25 + 9/54 = 133/150

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