Add 27/75 and 14/9, Solve 27/75 + 1 5/9 as a fraction

Add 27/75 and 14/9

1^st number: 27/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

27/75 + 14/9 is 431/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
27/75 = 27 × 3/75 × 3 = 81/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225
Add the two like fractions:
81/225 + 350/225 = 81 + 350/225 = 431/225
So, 27/75 + 14/9 = 431/225
In mixed form: 1206/225

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