Add 72/54 and 2/25, Solve 1 18/54 + 2/25 as a fraction

Add 72/54 and 2/25

1^st number: 1 18/54, 2^nd number: 2/25

72/54 + 2/25 is 106/75.

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,
72/54 = 72 × 25/54 × 25 = 1800/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
2/25 = 2 × 54/25 × 54 = 108/1350
Add the two like fractions:
1800/1350 + 108/1350 = 1800 + 108/1350 = 1908/1350
1908/1350 simplified gives 106/75
So, 72/54 + 2/25 = 106/75
In mixed form: 131/75

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