Add 9/27 and 8/20
9/27 + 8/20 is 11/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Add the two like fractions:
180/540 + 216/540 = 180 + 216/540 = 396/540 - 396/540 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 9/27 + 8/20 = 11/15
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