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Add 8/2 and 54/25

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 2 4/25

8/2 + 54/25 is 154/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    8/2 = 8 × 25/2 × 25 = 200/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    54/25 = 54 × 2/25 × 2 = 108/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/50 + 108/50 = 200 + 108/50 = 308/50
  5. 308/50 simplified gives 154/25
  6. So, 8/2 + 54/25 = 154/25
    In mixed form: 64/25

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