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Add 27/25 and 15/54

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 15/54

27/25 + 15/54 is 611/450.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    27/25 = 27 × 54/25 × 54 = 1458/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/1350 + 375/1350 = 1458 + 375/1350 = 1833/1350
  5. 1833/1350 simplified gives 611/450
  6. So, 27/25 + 15/54 = 611/450
    In mixed form: 1161/450

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