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Add 27/20 and 9/75

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 9/75

27/20 + 9/75 is 147/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    27/20 = 27 × 15/20 × 15 = 405/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/300 + 36/300 = 405 + 36/300 = 441/300
  5. 441/300 simplified gives 147/100
  6. So, 27/20 + 9/75 = 147/100
    In mixed form: 147/100

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