Add 27/25 and 3/20
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 3/20
27/25 + 3/20 is 123/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
27/25 = 27 × 4/25 × 4 = 108/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
3/20 = 3 × 5/20 × 5 = 15/100 - Add the two like fractions:
108/100 + 15/100 = 108 + 15/100 = 123/100 - So, 27/25 + 3/20 = 123/100
In mixed form: 123/100
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