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Add 2/25 and 9/27

2/25 + 9/27 is 31/75.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 27/25 × 27 = 54/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    9/27 = 9 × 25/27 × 25 = 225/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/675 + 225/675 = 54 + 225/675 = 279/675
  5. 279/675 simplified gives 31/75
  6. So, 2/25 + 9/27 = 31/75

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