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Add 81/75 and 28/27

1st number: 1 6/75, 2nd number: 1 1/27

81/75 + 28/27 is 1429/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    81/75 = 81 × 9/75 × 9 = 729/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    28/27 = 28 × 25/27 × 25 = 700/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/675 + 700/675 = 729 + 700/675 = 1429/675
  5. So, 81/75 + 28/27 = 1429/675
    In mixed form: 279/675

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