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Add 25/50 and 14/54

25/50 + 14/54 is 41/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    25/50 = 25 × 27/50 × 27 = 675/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    14/54 = 14 × 25/54 × 25 = 350/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1350 + 350/1350 = 675 + 350/1350 = 1025/1350
  5. 1025/1350 simplified gives 41/54
  6. So, 25/50 + 14/54 = 41/54

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