Add 27/25 and 30/21, Solve 1 2/25 + 1 9/21 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 30/21

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 9/21

27/25 + 30/21 is 439/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
27/25 = 27 × 21/25 × 21 = 567/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
30/21 = 30 × 25/21 × 25 = 750/525
Add the two like fractions:
567/525 + 750/525 = 567 + 750/525 = 1317/525
1317/525 simplified gives 439/175
So, 27/25 + 30/21 = 439/175
In mixed form: 289/175

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