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Add 14/25 and 20/27

14/25 + 20/27 is 878/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    14/25 = 14 × 27/25 × 27 = 378/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/675 + 500/675 = 378 + 500/675 = 878/675
  5. So, 14/25 + 20/27 = 878/675
    In mixed form: 1203/675

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