Add 20/27 and 49/5, Solve 20/27 + 9 4/5 as a fraction

Add 20/27 and 49/5

1^st number: 20/27, 2^nd number: 9 4/5

20/27 + 49/5 is 1423/135.

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,
49/5 = 49 × 27/5 × 27 = 1323/135
Add the two like fractions:
100/135 + 1323/135 = 100 + 1323/135 = 1423/135
So, 20/27 + 49/5 = 1423/135
In mixed form: 1073/135

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