Add 4/20 and 9/27
4/20 + 9/27 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Add the two like fractions:
108/540 + 180/540 = 108 + 180/540 = 288/540 - 288/540 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 4/20 + 9/27 = 8/15
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