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Add 5/75 and 30/27

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 3/27

5/75 + 30/27 is 53/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    5/75 = 5 × 9/75 × 9 = 45/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    30/27 = 30 × 25/27 × 25 = 750/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/675 + 750/675 = 45 + 750/675 = 795/675
  5. 795/675 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 5/75 + 30/27 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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