Add 84/25 and 5/54, Solve 3 9/25 + 5/54 as a fraction

Add 84/25 and 5/54

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 5/54

84/25 + 5/54 is 4661/1350.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
84/25 = 84 × 54/25 × 54 = 4536/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
Add the two like fractions:
4536/1350 + 125/1350 = 4536 + 125/1350 = 4661/1350
So, 84/25 + 5/54 = 4661/1350
In mixed form: 3611/1350

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