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Add 25/27 and 2/20

25/27 + 2/20 is 277/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 20 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    25/27 = 25 × 20/27 × 20 = 500/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/540 + 54/540 = 500 + 54/540 = 554/540
  5. 554/540 simplified gives 277/270
  6. So, 25/27 + 2/20 = 277/270
    In mixed form: 17/270

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