Add 27/25 and 20/63, Solve 1 2/25 + 20/63 as a fraction

Add 27/25 and 20/63

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 20/63

27/25 + 20/63 is 2201/1575.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
27/25 = 27 × 63/25 × 63 = 1701/1575
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
20/63 = 20 × 25/63 × 25 = 500/1575
Add the two like fractions:
1701/1575 + 500/1575 = 1701 + 500/1575 = 2201/1575
So, 27/25 + 20/63 = 2201/1575
In mixed form: 1626/1575

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