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Add 54/27 and 12/25

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 12/25

54/27 + 12/25 is 62/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    54/27 = 54 × 25/27 × 25 = 1350/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    12/25 = 12 × 27/25 × 27 = 324/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/675 + 324/675 = 1350 + 324/675 = 1674/675
  5. 1674/675 simplified gives 62/25
  6. So, 54/27 + 12/25 = 62/25
    In mixed form: 212/25

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