Add 72/75 and 7/27
72/75 + 7/27 is 823/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
72/75 = 72 × 9/75 × 9 = 648/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
7/27 = 7 × 25/27 × 25 = 175/675 - Add the two like fractions:
648/675 + 175/675 = 648 + 175/675 = 823/675 - So, 72/75 + 7/27 = 823/675
In mixed form: 1148/675
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