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Add 42/25 and 18/27

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 18/27

42/25 + 18/27 is 176/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    42/25 = 42 × 27/25 × 27 = 1134/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    18/27 = 18 × 25/27 × 25 = 450/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/675 + 450/675 = 1134 + 450/675 = 1584/675
  5. 1584/675 simplified gives 176/75
  6. So, 42/25 + 18/27 = 176/75
    In mixed form: 226/75

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