Add 42/27 and 4/25
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 4/25
42/27 + 4/25 is 386/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
4/25 = 4 × 27/25 × 27 = 108/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/675 + 108/675 = 1050 + 108/675 = 1158/675 - 1158/675 simplified gives 386/225
- So, 42/27 + 4/25 = 386/225
In mixed form: 1161/225
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