Add 54/25 and 18/12, Solve 2 4/25 + 1 6/12 as a fraction

Add 54/25 and 18/12

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

54/25 + 18/12 is 183/50.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
54/25 = 54 × 12/25 × 12 = 648/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
Add the two like fractions:
648/300 + 450/300 = 648 + 450/300 = 1098/300
1098/300 simplified gives 183/50
So, 54/25 + 18/12 = 183/50
In mixed form: 333/50

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