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Add 4/75 and 15/27

4/75 + 15/27 is 137/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    4/75 = 4 × 9/75 × 9 = 36/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/675 + 375/675 = 36 + 375/675 = 411/675
  5. 411/675 simplified gives 137/225
  6. So, 4/75 + 15/27 = 137/225

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