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Add 8/25 and 24/27

8/25 + 24/27 is 272/225.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 27/25 × 27 = 216/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    24/27 = 24 × 25/27 × 25 = 600/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/675 + 600/675 = 216 + 600/675 = 816/675
  5. 816/675 simplified gives 272/225
  6. So, 8/25 + 24/27 = 272/225
    In mixed form: 147/225

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