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Add 18/25 and 42/27

1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 1 15/27

18/25 + 42/27 is 512/225.

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,
    18/25 = 18 × 27/25 × 27 = 486/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/675 + 1050/675 = 486 + 1050/675 = 1536/675
  5. 1536/675 simplified gives 512/225
  6. So, 18/25 + 42/27 = 512/225
    In mixed form: 262/225

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