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Add 96/27 and 6/25

1st number: 3 15/27, 2nd number: 6/25

96/27 + 6/25 is 854/225.

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,
    96/27 = 96 × 25/27 × 25 = 2400/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    6/25 = 6 × 27/25 × 27 = 162/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/675 + 162/675 = 2400 + 162/675 = 2562/675
  5. 2562/675 simplified gives 854/225
  6. So, 96/27 + 6/25 = 854/225
    In mixed form: 3179/225

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