Add 25/27 and 3/20
25/27 + 3/20 is 581/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
25/27 = 25 × 20/27 × 20 = 500/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
3/20 = 3 × 27/20 × 27 = 81/540 - Add the two like fractions:
500/540 + 81/540 = 500 + 81/540 = 581/540 - So, 25/27 + 3/20 = 581/540
In mixed form: 141/540
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