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Add 27/15 and 18/25

1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 18/25

27/15 + 18/25 is 63/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    27/15 = 27 × 5/15 × 5 = 135/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    18/25 = 18 × 3/25 × 3 = 54/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/75 + 54/75 = 135 + 54/75 = 189/75
  5. 189/75 simplified gives 63/25
  6. So, 27/15 + 18/25 = 63/25
    In mixed form: 213/25

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