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Add 36/25 and 16/54

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 16/54

36/25 + 16/54 is 1172/675.

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,
    36/25 = 36 × 54/25 × 54 = 1944/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1350 + 400/1350 = 1944 + 400/1350 = 2344/1350
  5. 2344/1350 simplified gives 1172/675
  6. So, 36/25 + 16/54 = 1172/675
    In mixed form: 1497/675

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