Add 27/25 and 45/7, Solve 1 2/25 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 45/7

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

27/25 + 45/7 is 1314/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
27/25 = 27 × 7/25 × 7 = 189/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
45/7 = 45 × 25/7 × 25 = 1125/175
Add the two like fractions:
189/175 + 1125/175 = 189 + 1125/175 = 1314/175
So, 27/25 + 45/7 = 1314/175
In mixed form: 789/175

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