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Add 27/25 and 42/18

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 2 6/18

27/25 + 42/18 is 256/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/450 + 1050/450 = 486 + 1050/450 = 1536/450
  5. 1536/450 simplified gives 256/75
  6. So, 27/25 + 42/18 = 256/75
    In mixed form: 331/75

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