Add 27/25 and 5/27, Solve 1 2/25 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 5/27

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 5/27

27/25 + 5/27 is 854/675.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
27/25 = 27 × 27/25 × 27 = 729/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675
Add the two like fractions:
729/675 + 125/675 = 729 + 125/675 = 854/675
So, 27/25 + 5/27 = 854/675
In mixed form: 1179/675

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