Add 54/2 and 1/25
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 1/25
54/2 + 1/25 is 676/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
54/2 = 54 × 25/2 × 25 = 1350/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
1/25 = 1 × 2/25 × 2 = 2/50 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/50 + 2/50 = 1350 + 2/50 = 1352/50 - 1352/50 simplified gives 676/25
- So, 54/2 + 1/25 = 676/25
In mixed form: 271/25
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