Add 3/27 and 8/20
3/27 + 8/20 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Add the two like fractions:
60/540 + 216/540 = 60 + 216/540 = 276/540 - 276/540 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 3/27 + 8/20 = 23/45
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