Add 45/27 and 25/20
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 1 5/20
45/27 + 25/20 is 35/12.
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,
45/27 = 45 × 20/27 × 20 = 900/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540 - Add the two like fractions:
900/540 + 675/540 = 900 + 675/540 = 1575/540 - 1575/540 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 45/27 + 25/20 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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