Add 2/25 and 45/27
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 18/27
2/25 + 45/27 is 131/75.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 27/25 × 27 = 54/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
45/27 = 45 × 25/27 × 25 = 1125/675 - Add the two like fractions:
54/675 + 1125/675 = 54 + 1125/675 = 1179/675 - 1179/675 simplified gives 131/75
- So, 2/25 + 45/27 = 131/75
In mixed form: 156/75
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