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Add 49/25 and 15/54

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 15/54

49/25 + 15/54 is 1007/450.

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,
    49/25 = 49 × 54/25 × 54 = 2646/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1350 + 375/1350 = 2646 + 375/1350 = 3021/1350
  5. 3021/1350 simplified gives 1007/450
  6. So, 49/25 + 15/54 = 1007/450
    In mixed form: 2107/450

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