Add 27/25 and 18/35
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 18/35
27/25 + 18/35 is 279/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
27/25 = 27 × 7/25 × 7 = 189/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
18/35 = 18 × 5/35 × 5 = 90/175 - Add the two like fractions:
189/175 + 90/175 = 189 + 90/175 = 279/175 - So, 27/25 + 18/35 = 279/175
In mixed form: 1104/175
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