Add 27/75 and 14/20
27/75 + 14/20 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
14/20 = 14 × 15/20 × 15 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
108/300 + 210/300 = 108 + 210/300 = 318/300 - 318/300 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 27/75 + 14/20 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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