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Add 60/25 and 2/54

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

60/25 + 2/54 is 329/135.

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,
    60/25 = 60 × 54/25 × 54 = 3240/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/1350 + 50/1350 = 3240 + 50/1350 = 3290/1350
  5. 3290/1350 simplified gives 329/135
  6. So, 60/25 + 2/54 = 329/135
    In mixed form: 259/135

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