Add 54/25 and 27/18
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 1 9/18
54/25 + 27/18 is 183/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
54/25 = 54 × 18/25 × 18 = 972/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Add the two like fractions:
972/450 + 675/450 = 972 + 675/450 = 1647/450 - 1647/450 simplified gives 183/50
- So, 54/25 + 27/18 = 183/50
In mixed form: 333/50
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