Add 20/75 and 27/8, Solve 20/75 + 3 3/8 as a fraction

Add 20/75 and 27/8

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

20/75 + 27/8 is 437/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
27/8 = 27 × 75/8 × 75 = 2025/600
Add the two like fractions:
160/600 + 2025/600 = 160 + 2025/600 = 2185/600
2185/600 simplified gives 437/120
So, 20/75 + 27/8 = 437/120
In mixed form: 377/120

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