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Add 25/18 and 1/54

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 1/54

25/18 + 1/54 is 38/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    25/18 = 25 × 3/18 × 3 = 75/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    1/54 = 1 × 1/54 × 1 = 1/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/54 + 1/54 = 75 + 1/54 = 76/54
  5. 76/54 simplified gives 38/27
  6. So, 25/18 + 1/54 = 38/27
    In mixed form: 111/27

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