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Add 5/54 and 30/25

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

5/54 + 30/25 is 349/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    30/25 = 30 × 54/25 × 54 = 1620/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/1350 + 1620/1350 = 125 + 1620/1350 = 1745/1350
  5. 1745/1350 simplified gives 349/270
  6. So, 5/54 + 30/25 = 349/270
    In mixed form: 179/270

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