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Add 7/25 and 9/27

7/25 + 9/27 is 46/75.

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,
    7/25 = 7 × 27/25 × 27 = 189/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    9/27 = 9 × 25/27 × 25 = 225/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/675 + 225/675 = 189 + 225/675 = 414/675
  5. 414/675 simplified gives 46/75
  6. So, 7/25 + 9/27 = 46/75

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