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Add 45/25 and 5/27

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 5/27

45/25 + 5/27 is 268/135.

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,
    45/25 = 45 × 27/25 × 27 = 1215/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/675 + 125/675 = 1215 + 125/675 = 1340/675
  5. 1340/675 simplified gives 268/135
  6. So, 45/25 + 5/27 = 268/135
    In mixed form: 1133/135

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