Add 6/20 and 4/27
6/20 + 4/27 is 121/270.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 27/20 × 27 = 162/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Add the two like fractions:
162/540 + 80/540 = 162 + 80/540 = 242/540 - 242/540 simplified gives 121/270
- So, 6/20 + 4/27 = 121/270
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