Add 6/27 and 14/20
6/27 + 14/20 is 83/90.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 20/27 × 20 = 120/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
14/20 = 14 × 27/20 × 27 = 378/540 - Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 378/540 = 120 + 378/540 = 498/540 - 498/540 simplified gives 83/90
- So, 6/27 + 14/20 = 83/90
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