Add 42/25 and 3/27
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 3/27
42/25 + 3/27 is 403/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
42/25 = 42 × 27/25 × 27 = 1134/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
3/27 = 3 × 25/27 × 25 = 75/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/675 + 75/675 = 1134 + 75/675 = 1209/675 - 1209/675 simplified gives 403/225
- So, 42/25 + 3/27 = 403/225
In mixed form: 1178/225
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