Add 6/27 and 42/25, Solve 6/27 + 1 17/25 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 42/25

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

6/27 + 42/25 is 428/225.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
42/25 = 42 × 27/25 × 27 = 1134/675
Add the two like fractions:
150/675 + 1134/675 = 150 + 1134/675 = 1284/675
1284/675 simplified gives 428/225
So, 6/27 + 42/25 = 428/225
In mixed form: 1203/225

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