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Add 54/10 and 9/25

1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 9/25

54/10 + 9/25 is 144/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    54/10 = 54 × 5/10 × 5 = 270/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/50 + 18/50 = 270 + 18/50 = 288/50
  5. 288/50 simplified gives 144/25
  6. So, 54/10 + 9/25 = 144/25
    In mixed form: 519/25

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