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Add 45/27 and 25/21

1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 1 4/21

45/27 + 25/21 is 20/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 21 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    45/27 = 45 × 7/27 × 7 = 315/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    25/21 = 25 × 9/21 × 9 = 225/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/189 + 225/189 = 315 + 225/189 = 540/189
  5. 540/189 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 45/27 + 25/21 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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