Add 25/54 and 12/5
1st number: 25/54, 2nd number: 2 2/5
25/54 + 12/5 is 773/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
12/5 = 12 × 54/5 × 54 = 648/270 - Add the two like fractions:
125/270 + 648/270 = 125 + 648/270 = 773/270 - So, 25/54 + 12/5 = 773/270
In mixed form: 2233/270
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