Add 32/27 and 25/20
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 1 5/20
32/27 + 25/20 is 263/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
32/27 = 32 × 20/27 × 20 = 640/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540 - Add the two like fractions:
640/540 + 675/540 = 640 + 675/540 = 1315/540 - 1315/540 simplified gives 263/108
- So, 32/27 + 25/20 = 263/108
In mixed form: 247/108
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