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Add 27/25 and 3/45

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 3/45

27/25 + 3/45 is 86/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/225 + 15/225 = 243 + 15/225 = 258/225
  5. 258/225 simplified gives 86/75
  6. So, 27/25 + 3/45 = 86/75
    In mixed form: 111/75

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