Add 20/30 and 3/27
20/30 + 3/27 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
20/30 = 20 × 9/30 × 9 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270 - Add the two like fractions:
180/270 + 30/270 = 180 + 30/270 = 210/270 - 210/270 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 20/30 + 3/27 = 7/9
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