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Add 50/25 and 12/54

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 12/54

50/25 + 12/54 is 20/9.

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,
    50/25 = 50 × 54/25 × 54 = 2700/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1350 + 300/1350 = 2700 + 300/1350 = 3000/1350
  5. 3000/1350 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 50/25 + 12/54 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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