Add 9/54 and 72/25
1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 2 22/25
9/54 + 72/25 is 457/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
72/25 = 72 × 54/25 × 54 = 3888/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1350 + 3888/1350 = 225 + 3888/1350 = 4113/1350 - 4113/1350 simplified gives 457/150
- So, 9/54 + 72/25 = 457/150
In mixed form: 37/150
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