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Add 9/54 and 18/75

9/54 + 18/75 is 61/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    18/75 = 18 × 18/75 × 18 = 324/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1350 + 324/1350 = 225 + 324/1350 = 549/1350
  5. 549/1350 simplified gives 61/150
  6. So, 9/54 + 18/75 = 61/150

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