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Add 25/27 and 4/20

25/27 + 4/20 is 152/135.

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,
    4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/540 + 108/540 = 500 + 108/540 = 608/540
  5. 608/540 simplified gives 152/135
  6. So, 25/27 + 4/20 = 152/135
    In mixed form: 117/135

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