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Add 54/4 and 25/75

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 25/75

54/4 + 25/75 is 83/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    54/4 = 54 × 75/4 × 75 = 4050/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/300 + 100/300 = 4050 + 100/300 = 4150/300
  5. 4150/300 simplified gives 83/6
  6. So, 54/4 + 25/75 = 83/6
    In mixed form: 135/6

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