Add 20/27 and 25/32
20/27 + 25/32 is 1315/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
25/32 = 25 × 27/32 × 27 = 675/864 - Add the two like fractions:
640/864 + 675/864 = 640 + 675/864 = 1315/864 - So, 20/27 + 25/32 = 1315/864
In mixed form: 1451/864
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