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Add 25/45 and 7/54

25/45 + 7/54 is 37/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    25/45 = 25 × 6/45 × 6 = 150/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/270 + 35/270 = 150 + 35/270 = 185/270
  5. 185/270 simplified gives 37/54
  6. So, 25/45 + 7/54 = 37/54

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