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Add 30/25 and 42/54

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 42/54

30/25 + 42/54 is 89/45.

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,
    30/25 = 30 × 54/25 × 54 = 1620/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/1350 + 1050/1350 = 1620 + 1050/1350 = 2670/1350
  5. 2670/1350 simplified gives 89/45
  6. So, 30/25 + 42/54 = 89/45
    In mixed form: 144/45

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