Add 27/15 and 27/25
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 1 2/25
27/15 + 27/25 is 72/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
27/15 = 27 × 5/15 × 5 = 135/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
27/25 = 27 × 3/25 × 3 = 81/75 - Add the two like fractions:
135/75 + 81/75 = 135 + 81/75 = 216/75 - 216/75 simplified gives 72/25
- So, 27/15 + 27/25 = 72/25
In mixed form: 222/25
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