Add 20/25 and 27/35
20/25 + 27/35 is 11/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
20/25 = 20 × 7/25 × 7 = 140/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
27/35 = 27 × 5/35 × 5 = 135/175 - Add the two like fractions:
140/175 + 135/175 = 140 + 135/175 = 275/175 - 275/175 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 20/25 + 27/35 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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