Add 5/27 and 2/75
5/27 + 2/75 is 143/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
2/75 = 2 × 9/75 × 9 = 18/675 - Add the two like fractions:
125/675 + 18/675 = 125 + 18/675 = 143/675 - So, 5/27 + 2/75 = 143/675
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