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Add 27/30 and 36/25

1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 1 11/25

27/30 + 36/25 is 117/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/150 + 216/150 = 135 + 216/150 = 351/150
  5. 351/150 simplified gives 117/50
  6. So, 27/30 + 36/25 = 117/50
    In mixed form: 217/50

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