Add 27/25 and 20/45
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 20/45
27/25 + 20/45 is 343/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
243/225 + 100/225 = 243 + 100/225 = 343/225 - So, 27/25 + 20/45 = 343/225
In mixed form: 1118/225
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