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Add 54/12 and 36/25

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 1 11/25

54/12 + 36/25 is 297/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    36/25 = 36 × 12/25 × 12 = 432/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/300 + 432/300 = 1350 + 432/300 = 1782/300
  5. 1782/300 simplified gives 297/50
  6. So, 54/12 + 36/25 = 297/50
    In mixed form: 547/50

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