Add 56/54 and 5/25
1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 5/25
56/54 + 5/25 is 167/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
56/54 = 56 × 25/54 × 25 = 1400/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
5/25 = 5 × 54/25 × 54 = 270/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/1350 + 270/1350 = 1400 + 270/1350 = 1670/1350 - 1670/1350 simplified gives 167/135
- So, 56/54 + 5/25 = 167/135
In mixed form: 132/135
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