Add 27/18 and 35/75
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 35/75
27/18 + 35/75 is 59/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450 - Add the two like fractions:
675/450 + 210/450 = 675 + 210/450 = 885/450 - 885/450 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 27/18 + 35/75 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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