Add 6/9 and 27/25, Solve 6/9 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 6/9 and 27/25

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

6/9 + 27/25 is 131/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225
Add the two like fractions:
150/225 + 243/225 = 150 + 243/225 = 393/225
393/225 simplified gives 131/75
So, 6/9 + 27/25 = 131/75
In mixed form: 156/75

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