Add 54/18 and 27/25
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 1 2/25
54/18 + 27/25 is 102/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
54/18 = 54 × 25/18 × 25 = 1350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/450 + 486/450 = 1350 + 486/450 = 1836/450 - 1836/450 simplified gives 102/25
- So, 54/18 + 27/25 = 102/25
In mixed form: 42/25
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