Add 25/27 and 5/7
25/27 + 5/7 is 310/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
25/27 = 25 × 7/27 × 7 = 175/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
5/7 = 5 × 27/7 × 27 = 135/189 - Add the two like fractions:
175/189 + 135/189 = 175 + 135/189 = 310/189 - So, 25/27 + 5/7 = 310/189
In mixed form: 1121/189
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