Add 54/9 and 30/25
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 5/25
54/9 + 30/25 is 36/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
54/9 = 54 × 25/9 × 25 = 1350/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/225 + 270/225 = 1350 + 270/225 = 1620/225 - 1620/225 simplified gives 36/5
- So, 54/9 + 30/25 = 36/5
In mixed form: 71/5
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