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Add 60/25 and 30/54

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 30/54

60/25 + 30/54 is 133/45.

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,
    30/54 = 30 × 25/54 × 25 = 750/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/1350 + 750/1350 = 3240 + 750/1350 = 3990/1350
  5. 3990/1350 simplified gives 133/45
  6. So, 60/25 + 30/54 = 133/45
    In mixed form: 243/45

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