Add 20/45 and 5/27
20/45 + 5/27 is 17/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
20/45 = 20 × 3/45 × 3 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135 - Add the two like fractions:
60/135 + 25/135 = 60 + 25/135 = 85/135 - 85/135 simplified gives 17/27
- So, 20/45 + 5/27 = 17/27
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