Add 27/25 and 30/9, Solve 1 2/25 + 3 3/9 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 30/9

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

27/25 + 30/9 is 331/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
30/9 = 30 × 25/9 × 25 = 750/225
Add the two like fractions:
243/225 + 750/225 = 243 + 750/225 = 993/225
993/225 simplified gives 331/75
So, 27/25 + 30/9 = 331/75
In mixed form: 431/75

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