Add 27/75 and 42/7, Solve 27/75 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 27/75 and 42/7

1^st number: 27/75, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

27/75 + 42/7 is 159/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
27/75 = 27 × 7/75 × 7 = 189/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
42/7 = 42 × 75/7 × 75 = 3150/525
Add the two like fractions:
189/525 + 3150/525 = 189 + 3150/525 = 3339/525
3339/525 simplified gives 159/25
So, 27/75 + 42/7 = 159/25
In mixed form: 69/25

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