Add 20/6 and 2/27
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 2/27
20/6 + 2/27 is 92/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
20/6 = 20 × 9/6 × 9 = 180/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2/27 = 2 × 2/27 × 2 = 4/54 - Add the two like fractions:
180/54 + 4/54 = 180 + 4/54 = 184/54 - 184/54 simplified gives 92/27
- So, 20/6 + 2/27 = 92/27
In mixed form: 311/27
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