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Add 54/9 and 25/7

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 3 4/7

54/9 + 25/7 is 67/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    54/9 = 54 × 7/9 × 7 = 378/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    25/7 = 25 × 9/7 × 9 = 225/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/63 + 225/63 = 378 + 225/63 = 603/63
  5. 603/63 simplified gives 67/7
  6. So, 54/9 + 25/7 = 67/7
    In mixed form: 94/7

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