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Add 54/45 and 12/25

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 12/25

54/45 + 12/25 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    54/45 = 54 × 5/45 × 5 = 270/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/225 + 108/225 = 270 + 108/225 = 378/225
  5. 378/225 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 54/45 + 12/25 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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