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Add 63/27 and 18/25

1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 18/25

63/27 + 18/25 is 229/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    63/27 = 63 × 25/27 × 25 = 1575/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    18/25 = 18 × 27/25 × 27 = 486/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/675 + 486/675 = 1575 + 486/675 = 2061/675
  5. 2061/675 simplified gives 229/75
  6. So, 63/27 + 18/25 = 229/75
    In mixed form: 34/75

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