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Add 36/27 and 20/25

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 20/25

36/27 + 20/25 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    36/27 = 36 × 25/27 × 25 = 900/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    20/25 = 20 × 27/25 × 27 = 540/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/675 + 540/675 = 900 + 540/675 = 1440/675
  5. 1440/675 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 36/27 + 20/25 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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