Add 25/35 and 20/27
25/35 + 20/27 is 275/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
25/35 = 25 × 27/35 × 27 = 675/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
20/27 = 20 × 35/27 × 35 = 700/945 - Add the two like fractions:
675/945 + 700/945 = 675 + 700/945 = 1375/945 - 1375/945 simplified gives 275/189
- So, 25/35 + 20/27 = 275/189
In mixed form: 186/189
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