Add 27/20 and 35/75
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 35/75
27/20 + 35/75 is 109/60.
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,
35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300 - Add the two like fractions:
405/300 + 140/300 = 405 + 140/300 = 545/300 - 545/300 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 27/20 + 35/75 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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