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Add 30/25 and 8/54

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 8/54

30/25 + 8/54 is 182/135.

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,
    8/54 = 8 × 25/54 × 25 = 200/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/1350 + 200/1350 = 1620 + 200/1350 = 1820/1350
  5. 1820/1350 simplified gives 182/135
  6. So, 30/25 + 8/54 = 182/135
    In mixed form: 147/135

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