Add 45/27 and 8/25, Solve 1 18/27 + 8/25 as a fraction

Add 45/27 and 8/25

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 8/25

45/27 + 8/25 is 149/75.

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,
45/27 = 45 × 25/27 × 25 = 1125/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
8/25 = 8 × 27/25 × 27 = 216/675
Add the two like fractions:
1125/675 + 216/675 = 1125 + 216/675 = 1341/675
1341/675 simplified gives 149/75
So, 45/27 + 8/25 = 149/75
In mixed form: 174/75

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