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Add 8/27 and 7/25

8/27 + 7/25 is 389/675.

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,
    8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    7/25 = 7 × 27/25 × 27 = 189/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/675 + 189/675 = 200 + 189/675 = 389/675
  5. So, 8/27 + 7/25 = 389/675

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