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Add 9/54 and 25/7

1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 3 4/7

9/54 + 25/7 is 157/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    25/7 = 25 × 54/7 × 54 = 1350/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/378 + 1350/378 = 63 + 1350/378 = 1413/378
  5. 1413/378 simplified gives 157/42
  6. So, 9/54 + 25/7 = 157/42
    In mixed form: 331/42

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