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Add 27/35 and 25/20

1st number: 27/35, 2nd number: 1 5/20

27/35 + 25/20 is 283/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/140 + 175/140 = 108 + 175/140 = 283/140
  5. So, 27/35 + 25/20 = 283/140
    In mixed form: 23/140

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