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Add 42/27 and 25/20

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 5/20

42/27 + 25/20 is 101/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/540 + 675/540 = 840 + 675/540 = 1515/540
  5. 1515/540 simplified gives 101/36
  6. So, 42/27 + 25/20 = 101/36
    In mixed form: 229/36

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