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Add 27/20 and 40/25

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 1 15/25

27/20 + 40/25 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    40/25 = 40 × 4/25 × 4 = 160/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/100 + 160/100 = 135 + 160/100 = 295/100
  5. 295/100 simplified gives 59/20
  6. So, 27/20 + 40/25 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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