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Add 27/45 and 18/25

27/45 + 18/25 is 33/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/225 + 162/225 = 135 + 162/225 = 297/225
  5. 297/225 simplified gives 33/25
  6. So, 27/45 + 18/25 = 33/25
    In mixed form: 18/25

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