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Add 54/4 and 9/75

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 9/75

54/4 + 9/75 is 681/50.

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,
    9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/300 + 36/300 = 4050 + 36/300 = 4086/300
  5. 4086/300 simplified gives 681/50
  6. So, 54/4 + 9/75 = 681/50
    In mixed form: 1331/50

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