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Add 54/9 and 1/25

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1/25

54/9 + 1/25 is 151/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    54/9 = 54 × 25/9 × 25 = 1350/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/225 + 9/225 = 1350 + 9/225 = 1359/225
  5. 1359/225 simplified gives 151/25
  6. So, 54/9 + 1/25 = 151/25
    In mixed form: 61/25

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