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Add 25/54 and 35/50

25/54 + 35/50 is 157/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 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 50 × 27 = 1350,
    35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/1350 + 945/1350 = 625 + 945/1350 = 1570/1350
  5. 1570/1350 simplified gives 157/135
  6. So, 25/54 + 35/50 = 157/135
    In mixed form: 122/135

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