Add 27/7 and 75/20
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 3 15/20
27/7 + 75/20 is 213/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
27/7 = 27 × 20/7 × 20 = 540/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Add the two like fractions:
540/140 + 525/140 = 540 + 525/140 = 1065/140 - 1065/140 simplified gives 213/28
- So, 27/7 + 75/20 = 213/28
In mixed form: 717/28
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