Add 54/81 and 36/25
1st number: 54/81, 2nd number: 1 11/25
54/81 + 36/25 is 158/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
54/81 = 54 × 25/81 × 25 = 1350/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
36/25 = 36 × 81/25 × 81 = 2916/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2025 + 2916/2025 = 1350 + 2916/2025 = 4266/2025 - 4266/2025 simplified gives 158/75
- So, 54/81 + 36/25 = 158/75
In mixed form: 28/75
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