Add 25/27 and 16/45
25/27 + 16/45 is 173/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
16/45 = 16 × 3/45 × 3 = 48/135 - Add the two like fractions:
125/135 + 48/135 = 125 + 48/135 = 173/135 - So, 25/27 + 16/45 = 173/135
In mixed form: 138/135
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