Add 20/75 and 4/27
20/75 + 4/27 is 56/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
20/75 = 20 × 9/75 × 9 = 180/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
4/27 = 4 × 25/27 × 25 = 100/675 - Add the two like fractions:
180/675 + 100/675 = 180 + 100/675 = 280/675 - 280/675 simplified gives 56/135
- So, 20/75 + 4/27 = 56/135
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