Add 25/54 and 15/8
1st number: 25/54, 2nd number: 1 7/8
25/54 + 15/8 is 505/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
25/54 = 25 × 4/54 × 4 = 100/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
15/8 = 15 × 27/8 × 27 = 405/216 - Add the two like fractions:
100/216 + 405/216 = 100 + 405/216 = 505/216 - So, 25/54 + 15/8 = 505/216
In mixed form: 273/216
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