Add 54/25 and 49/9
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 5 4/9
54/25 + 49/9 is 1711/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
54/25 = 54 × 9/25 × 9 = 486/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225 - Add the two like fractions:
486/225 + 1225/225 = 486 + 1225/225 = 1711/225 - So, 54/25 + 49/9 = 1711/225
In mixed form: 7136/225
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