Add 27/25 and 21/45
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 21/45
27/25 + 21/45 is 116/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
21/45 = 21 × 5/45 × 5 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
243/225 + 105/225 = 243 + 105/225 = 348/225 - 348/225 simplified gives 116/75
- So, 27/25 + 21/45 = 116/75
In mixed form: 141/75
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