Add 21/75 and 24/27
21/75 + 24/27 is 263/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
21/75 = 21 × 9/75 × 9 = 189/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
24/27 = 24 × 25/27 × 25 = 600/675 - Add the two like fractions:
189/675 + 600/675 = 189 + 600/675 = 789/675 - 789/675 simplified gives 263/225
- So, 21/75 + 24/27 = 263/225
In mixed form: 138/225
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