Add 12/20 and 3/27
12/20 + 3/27 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
12/20 = 12 × 27/20 × 27 = 324/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540 - Add the two like fractions:
324/540 + 60/540 = 324 + 60/540 = 384/540 - 384/540 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 12/20 + 3/27 = 32/45
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