Add 42/25 and 5/27, Solve 1 17/25 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 42/25 and 5/27

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 5/27

42/25 + 5/27 is 1259/675.

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,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675
Add the two like fractions:
1134/675 + 125/675 = 1134 + 125/675 = 1259/675
So, 42/25 + 5/27 = 1259/675
In mixed form: 1584/675

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