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Add 36/25 and 4/54

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 4/54

36/25 + 4/54 is 1022/675.

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,
    4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1350 + 100/1350 = 1944 + 100/1350 = 2044/1350
  5. 2044/1350 simplified gives 1022/675
  6. So, 36/25 + 4/54 = 1022/675
    In mixed form: 1347/675

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