Add 18/7 and 27/20
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 1 7/20
18/7 + 27/20 is 549/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
18/7 = 18 × 20/7 × 20 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Add the two like fractions:
360/140 + 189/140 = 360 + 189/140 = 549/140 - So, 18/7 + 27/20 = 549/140
In mixed form: 3129/140
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