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Add 75/25 and 7/27

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 7/27

75/25 + 7/27 is 88/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    75/25 = 75 × 27/25 × 27 = 2025/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    7/27 = 7 × 25/27 × 25 = 175/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/675 + 175/675 = 2025 + 175/675 = 2200/675
  5. 2200/675 simplified gives 88/27
  6. So, 75/25 + 7/27 = 88/27
    In mixed form: 37/27

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