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Add 3/54 and 54/25

1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 2 4/25

3/54 + 54/25 is 997/450.

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,
    3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    54/25 = 54 × 54/25 × 54 = 2916/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/1350 + 2916/1350 = 75 + 2916/1350 = 2991/1350
  5. 2991/1350 simplified gives 997/450
  6. So, 3/54 + 54/25 = 997/450
    In mixed form: 297/450

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