Add 70/27 and 5/25, Solve 2 16/27 + 5/25 as a fraction

Add 70/27 and 5/25

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 5/25

70/27 + 5/25 is 377/135.

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,
70/27 = 70 × 25/27 × 25 = 1750/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675
Add the two like fractions:
1750/675 + 135/675 = 1750 + 135/675 = 1885/675
1885/675 simplified gives 377/135
So, 70/27 + 5/25 = 377/135
In mixed form: 2107/135

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