Add 27/8 and 20/75
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 20/75
27/8 + 20/75 is 437/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
27/8 = 27 × 75/8 × 75 = 2025/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
20/75 = 20 × 8/75 × 8 = 160/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/600 + 160/600 = 2025 + 160/600 = 2185/600 - 2185/600 simplified gives 437/120
- So, 27/8 + 20/75 = 437/120
In mixed form: 377/120
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