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Add 6/27 and 25/7

1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 3 4/7

6/27 + 25/7 is 239/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    25/7 = 25 × 27/7 × 27 = 675/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/189 + 675/189 = 42 + 675/189 = 717/189
  5. 717/189 simplified gives 239/63
  6. So, 6/27 + 25/7 = 239/63
    In mixed form: 350/63

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