Add 5/75 and 5/27
5/75 + 5/27 is 34/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
5/75 = 5 × 9/75 × 9 = 45/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675 - Add the two like fractions:
45/675 + 125/675 = 45 + 125/675 = 170/675 - 170/675 simplified gives 34/135
- So, 5/75 + 5/27 = 34/135
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