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Add 54/25 and 9/18

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 9/18

54/25 + 9/18 is 133/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    54/25 = 54 × 18/25 × 18 = 972/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/450 + 225/450 = 972 + 225/450 = 1197/450
  5. 1197/450 simplified gives 133/50
  6. So, 54/25 + 9/18 = 133/50
    In mixed form: 233/50

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