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Add 25/27 and 4/5

25/27 + 4/5 is 233/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    4/5 = 4 × 27/5 × 27 = 108/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/135 + 108/135 = 125 + 108/135 = 233/135
  5. So, 25/27 + 4/5 = 233/135
    In mixed form: 198/135

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