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Add 56/25 and 10/54

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 10/54

56/25 + 10/54 is 1637/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    56/25 = 56 × 54/25 × 54 = 3024/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/1350 + 250/1350 = 3024 + 250/1350 = 3274/1350
  5. 3274/1350 simplified gives 1637/675
  6. So, 56/25 + 10/54 = 1637/675
    In mixed form: 2287/675

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