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Add 21/75 and 24/27

21/75 + 24/27 is 263/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    21/75 = 21 × 9/75 × 9 = 189/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    24/27 = 24 × 25/27 × 25 = 600/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/675 + 600/675 = 189 + 600/675 = 789/675
  5. 789/675 simplified gives 263/225
  6. So, 21/75 + 24/27 = 263/225
    In mixed form: 138/225

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