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Add 7/27 and 3/25

7/27 + 3/25 is 256/675.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 25/27 × 25 = 175/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    3/25 = 3 × 27/25 × 27 = 81/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/675 + 81/675 = 175 + 81/675 = 256/675
  5. So, 7/27 + 3/25 = 256/675

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