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Add 24/27 and 1/25

24/27 + 1/25 is 209/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    24/27 = 24 × 25/27 × 25 = 600/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    1/25 = 1 × 27/25 × 27 = 27/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/675 + 27/675 = 600 + 27/675 = 627/675
  5. 627/675 simplified gives 209/225
  6. So, 24/27 + 1/25 = 209/225

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