Add 54/2 and 25/75
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 25/75
54/2 + 25/75 is 82/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
54/2 = 54 × 75/2 × 75 = 4050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/150 + 50/150 = 4050 + 50/150 = 4100/150 - 4100/150 simplified gives 82/3
- So, 54/2 + 25/75 = 82/3
In mixed form: 271/3
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