Add 3/18 and 27/25, Solve 3/18 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 3/18 and 27/25

1^st number: 3/18, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

3/18 + 27/25 is 187/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450
Add the two like fractions:
75/450 + 486/450 = 75 + 486/450 = 561/450
561/450 simplified gives 187/150
So, 3/18 + 27/25 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150

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