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Add 54/27 and 25/7

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 3 4/7

54/27 + 25/7 is 39/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    54/27 = 54 × 7/27 × 7 = 378/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    25/7 = 25 × 27/7 × 27 = 675/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/189 + 675/189 = 378 + 675/189 = 1053/189
  5. 1053/189 simplified gives 39/7
  6. So, 54/27 + 25/7 = 39/7
    In mixed form: 54/7

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