Add 27/20 and 2/75
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 2/75
27/20 + 2/75 is 413/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
27/20 = 27 × 15/20 × 15 = 405/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Add the two like fractions:
405/300 + 8/300 = 405 + 8/300 = 413/300 - So, 27/20 + 2/75 = 413/300
In mixed form: 1113/300
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