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Add 81/75 and 27/18

1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 1 9/18

81/75 + 27/18 is 129/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    81/75 = 81 × 6/75 × 6 = 486/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/450 + 675/450 = 486 + 675/450 = 1161/450
  5. 1161/450 simplified gives 129/50
  6. So, 81/75 + 27/18 = 129/50
    In mixed form: 229/50

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