Add 27/72 and 3/25, Solve 27/72 + 3/25 as a fraction

Add 27/72 and 3/25

27/72 + 3/25 is 99/200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
27/72 = 27 × 25/72 × 25 = 675/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
3/25 = 3 × 72/25 × 72 = 216/1800
Add the two like fractions:
675/1800 + 216/1800 = 675 + 216/1800 = 891/1800
891/1800 simplified gives 99/200
So, 27/72 + 3/25 = 99/200

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