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Add 35/27 and 30/25

1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 1 5/25

35/27 + 30/25 is 337/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    35/27 = 35 × 25/27 × 25 = 875/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    30/25 = 30 × 27/25 × 27 = 810/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/675 + 810/675 = 875 + 810/675 = 1685/675
  5. 1685/675 simplified gives 337/135
  6. So, 35/27 + 30/25 = 337/135
    In mixed form: 267/135

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