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Add 2/25 and 45/54

2/25 + 45/54 is 137/150.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 54/25 × 54 = 108/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    45/54 = 45 × 25/54 × 25 = 1125/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/1350 + 1125/1350 = 108 + 1125/1350 = 1233/1350
  5. 1233/1350 simplified gives 137/150
  6. So, 2/25 + 45/54 = 137/150

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