Add 54/36 and 7/25
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 7/25
54/36 + 7/25 is 89/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
54/36 = 54 × 25/36 × 25 = 1350/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
7/25 = 7 × 36/25 × 36 = 252/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/900 + 252/900 = 1350 + 252/900 = 1602/900 - 1602/900 simplified gives 89/50
- So, 54/36 + 7/25 = 89/50
In mixed form: 139/50
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