Add 27/25 and 20/64
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 20/64
27/25 + 20/64 is 557/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
27/25 = 27 × 64/25 × 64 = 1728/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
20/64 = 20 × 25/64 × 25 = 500/1600 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/1600 + 500/1600 = 1728 + 500/1600 = 2228/1600 - 2228/1600 simplified gives 557/400
- So, 27/25 + 20/64 = 557/400
In mixed form: 1157/400
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