Add 3/25 and 27/20
1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 7/20
3/25 + 27/20 is 147/100.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 4/25 × 4 = 12/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
27/20 = 27 × 5/20 × 5 = 135/100 - Add the two like fractions:
12/100 + 135/100 = 12 + 135/100 = 147/100 - So, 3/25 + 27/20 = 147/100
In mixed form: 147/100
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