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Add 25/54 and 30/25

1st number: 25/54, 2nd number: 1 5/25

25/54 + 30/25 is 449/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    25/54 = 25 × 25/54 × 25 = 625/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    30/25 = 30 × 54/25 × 54 = 1620/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/1350 + 1620/1350 = 625 + 1620/1350 = 2245/1350
  5. 2245/1350 simplified gives 449/270
  6. So, 25/54 + 30/25 = 449/270
    In mixed form: 1179/270

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