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Add 8/25 and 63/54

1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 1 9/54

8/25 + 63/54 is 223/150.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 54/25 × 54 = 432/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    63/54 = 63 × 25/54 × 25 = 1575/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/1350 + 1575/1350 = 432 + 1575/1350 = 2007/1350
  5. 2007/1350 simplified gives 223/150
  6. So, 8/25 + 63/54 = 223/150
    In mixed form: 173/150

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