Add 8/27 and 20/25
8/27 + 20/25 is 148/135.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
20/25 = 20 × 27/25 × 27 = 540/675 - Add the two like fractions:
200/675 + 540/675 = 200 + 540/675 = 740/675 - 740/675 simplified gives 148/135
- So, 8/27 + 20/25 = 148/135
In mixed form: 113/135
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