Add 10/20 and 4/27
10/20 + 4/27 is 35/54.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Add the two like fractions:
270/540 + 80/540 = 270 + 80/540 = 350/540 - 350/540 simplified gives 35/54
- So, 10/20 + 4/27 = 35/54
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