Add 54/25 and 24/27
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 24/27
54/25 + 24/27 is 686/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
54/25 = 54 × 27/25 × 27 = 1458/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
24/27 = 24 × 25/27 × 25 = 600/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/675 + 600/675 = 1458 + 600/675 = 2058/675 - 2058/675 simplified gives 686/225
- So, 54/25 + 24/27 = 686/225
In mixed form: 311/225
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