Add 75/25 and 3/27
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 3/27
75/25 + 3/27 is 28/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
75/25 = 75 × 27/25 × 27 = 2025/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
3/27 = 3 × 25/27 × 25 = 75/675 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/675 + 75/675 = 2025 + 75/675 = 2100/675 - 2100/675 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 75/25 + 3/27 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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