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Add 27/6 and 25/75

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 25/75

27/6 + 25/75 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/150 + 50/150 = 675 + 50/150 = 725/150
  5. 725/150 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 27/6 + 25/75 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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