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Add 27/4 and 8/25

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 8/25

27/4 + 8/25 is 707/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    27/4 = 27 × 25/4 × 25 = 675/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/100 + 32/100 = 675 + 32/100 = 707/100
  5. So, 27/4 + 8/25 = 707/100
    In mixed form: 77/100

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