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Add 24/54 and 2/25

24/54 + 2/25 is 118/225.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    2/25 = 2 × 54/25 × 54 = 108/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1350 + 108/1350 = 600 + 108/1350 = 708/1350
  5. 708/1350 simplified gives 118/225
  6. So, 24/54 + 2/25 = 118/225

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