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Add 5/25 and 49/27

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 22/27

5/25 + 49/27 is 272/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    49/27 = 49 × 25/27 × 25 = 1225/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/675 + 1225/675 = 135 + 1225/675 = 1360/675
  5. 1360/675 simplified gives 272/135
  6. So, 5/25 + 49/27 = 272/135
    In mixed form: 22/135

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