Add 10/20 and 2/27
10/20 + 2/27 is 31/54.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 27/20 × 27 = 270/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Add the two like fractions:
270/540 + 40/540 = 270 + 40/540 = 310/540 - 310/540 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 10/20 + 2/27 = 31/54
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