Add 20/27 and 42/5
1st number: 20/27, 2nd number: 8 2/5
20/27 + 42/5 is 1234/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135 - Add the two like fractions:
100/135 + 1134/135 = 100 + 1134/135 = 1234/135 - So, 20/27 + 42/5 = 1234/135
In mixed form: 919/135
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