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Add 54/25 and 16/45

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 16/45

54/25 + 16/45 is 566/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    54/25 = 54 × 9/25 × 9 = 486/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/225 + 80/225 = 486 + 80/225 = 566/225
  5. So, 54/25 + 16/45 = 566/225
    In mixed form: 2116/225

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