Add 3/27 and 20/25
3/27 + 20/25 is 41/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
3/27 = 3 × 25/27 × 25 = 75/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
20/25 = 20 × 27/25 × 27 = 540/675 - Add the two like fractions:
75/675 + 540/675 = 75 + 540/675 = 615/675 - 615/675 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 3/27 + 20/25 = 41/45
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