Add 27/25 and 24/45, Solve 1 2/25 + 24/45 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 24/45

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 24/45

27/25 + 24/45 is 121/75.

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,
24/45 = 24 × 5/45 × 5 = 120/225
Add the two like fractions:
243/225 + 120/225 = 243 + 120/225 = 363/225
363/225 simplified gives 121/75
So, 27/25 + 24/45 = 121/75
In mixed form: 146/75

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