Add 27/30 and 9/20
27/30 + 9/20 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 27/60 = 54 + 27/60 = 81/60 - 81/60 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 27/30 + 9/20 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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