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Add 27/75 and 14/18

27/75 + 14/18 is 256/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    27/75 = 27 × 6/75 × 6 = 162/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/450 + 350/450 = 162 + 350/450 = 512/450
  5. 512/450 simplified gives 256/225
  6. So, 27/75 + 14/18 = 256/225
    In mixed form: 131/225

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