Add 25/27 and 5/20
25/27 + 5/20 is 127/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
25/27 = 25 × 20/27 × 20 = 500/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540 - Add the two like fractions:
500/540 + 135/540 = 500 + 135/540 = 635/540 - 635/540 simplified gives 127/108
- So, 25/27 + 5/20 = 127/108
In mixed form: 119/108
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